The Election Commission has issued important guidelines regarding the deposit of bail money for candidates in the upcoming presidential election. The deposit window opens today, July 26, 2024, and will remain open until August 14, 2024, with deposits accepted until 12 noon on the day before nominations close, August 15, 2024.
Deposit Details:
- For Candidates Nominated by Recognized Political Parties: A deposit of 50,000 rupees is required.
- For Independent Candidates or Those Nominated by Other Political Parties: A deposit of 75,000 rupees is required.
The deposit must be made at the Rajagiriya – Sarana Mawatha General Election Secretariat, which has been designated as the venue for receiving these deposits.
This procedure is part of the formal requirements for candidacy in the presidential election, aimed at ensuring serious and committed candidates. The bail money will act as a security deposit and is a crucial step in the nomination process for the September 21, 2024, presidential election.
