Mujibur’s petition urging to proceed with LG Election fixed for Feb.23

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) mayoral candidate of Colombo Municipal Council Mujibur Rahman was today fixed for support by Supreme Court.

Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Justices Priyantha Jayawardena, Murdu Fernando and Achala Wengappuli fixed the petition for support on February 23

Mujeebur Rahuman is seeking an order quashing Cabinet Decision to instruct the District Returning Officers not to accept deposits from the Local Government Election candidates.

Mujeebur Rahuman filed this petition challenging the decision taken by the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government to issue a letter dated 10th January 2023, purportedly acting under the instructions of the Cabinet of Ministers directing District Returning Officers not to accept deposits from the Local Government Election candidates.
 
The petitioner is seeking a declaration that his Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Article 12(1) and 14(1)(a) have been infringed and or likelihood of imminent infringement by the Cabinet decision directing not to accept deposits from the Local Government Election candidates.(Lakmal Sooriyagoda)