The Supreme Court dismisses a petition seeking postponement of elections to the local bodies in Batticaloa. The petition brought by a number of civil rights organisations, argued that a free and fair election would be prevented given the presence of armed groups in the district. The decision paves the way for local bodies’ election to be held in the district on 10 March – after a gap of 14 years.
The Supreme Court directed the Inspector General of Police and the Defence Secretary to ensure a free and fair election, asking them to disarm all unlawful armed groups.
Source
Local bodies poll in Batticoloa after 14 years as plea is dismissed, The Hindu, 5 March 2008
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