The Finance Secretary has officially communicated to the National Election Commission that there are serious issues with regard to providing funds for the Local Government Election, given the economic crisis in the country.
Chairman of the National Election Commission Attorney Nimal Punchihewa told News 1st that the official communication was made when the Finance Secretary and other high ranking officials from the Finance Ministry were summoned to the NEC for talks on Friday (17).
The Finance Ministry officials had noted that as per the circular issued to cut down on government expenditure, funds can only be allocated for essential requirements in the country.
They had also noted that another circular has been issued noting that the approval of the Finance Minister is necessary for all non-essential expenses.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is also the Finance Minister of the country.
The Finance Secretary had told the National Election Commission that there are issues in providing funds for the Local Government Election, given the current situation.
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