A petition has been lodged with the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the gazette notice that schedules parliamentary elections for November 14. Filed by the ‘Api Sri Lanka National Organisation,’ under the leadership of convener H. M. By Priyantha Herath, the petition argues that the election date violates the provisions of the Parliamentary Polling Act.
According to the act, the election date must be set within five to seven weeks following the acceptance of nominations. The petition claims that the chosen date does not comply with this requirement, thereby undermining the legal framework governing electoral processes.
The petition names several key figures as respondents, including the Attorney General, the President’s Secretary, and the Chairman of the Election Commission, as well as other Election Commission members. The petitioner seeks a ruling that affirms the gazette’s unconstitutional nature and requests the court to issue corrective measures.
In light of these developments, the implications of this legal challenge could affect the electoral timeline and the overall integrity of the upcoming elections. The Supreme Court’s decision will be closely watched as it could set a precedent for future electoral processes in the country.
