The Acceptance of Nominations for the 2020 Parliamentary Election will commence today.
The National Election Commission said nominations will be accepted at respective District Secretariats.
Nominations for the General Election will be accepted until noon on Thursday, the 19th of March.
Deposits from Independent Groups to contest the election will be accepted till noon, on the 18th of March.
Recognised political parties are not required to place deposits to contest Parliamentary Elections.
According to the Election Commission, an individual must place a deposit of Rs.2,000 to contest at the General Election as an independent candidate.
Meanwhile Police say a special security measures will be effective during time frame to accept nominations at relevant District Secretariats and in their vicinity.
Accordingly the law will be implemented in and around said sites, over public behaviour, traffic flow, and any persons found in violation of election law.
The special security measures are being implemented on the directives of the Acting Inspector General of Police.