The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has reiterated that all employees of state and private banks, as well as financial institutions, must be granted leave to cast their vote in the upcoming Local Authorities Election on May 6, 2025.
Issuing a fresh directive, the Commission reminded employers of their obligation under Section 84A of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance, which ensures voting leave without loss of pay. The move follows complaints that some banks and financial institutions failed to comply with the earlier notice.
Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnayake urged all relevant institutions to facilitate their staff in exercising their voting rights at assigned polling stations. (Newswire)
