Even though the Kandy Municipal Council had earlier given the green light to use the Kotmale public ground for the meeting, the PS Secretary had subsequently ordered to put a stop to it.

After reprimanding the PS Secretary, the Elections Commissioner has sent a letter to the Nuwara Eliya District Secretary, urging to ensure that the venue is granted for event as promised.

In his letter, the Elections Commissioner has noted to inform the PS secretary that the venue would be made available to the requesting party in accordance with the powers the Elections commission is vested under the 17th amendment to the Constitution.

The Elections Commissioner has also urged the District Secretary to inform him of the measures being taken by the PS secretary on this regard.

The relevent documents are shown below :

01. The cancellation letter by the Kotmale Pradeshiya Sabha

02. Receipt of payment made to reserve the venue

03.Letter by Kandy Municipal Council granting permission

04. Letter by the Elections Commisioner