Masahir v. Returning Officer, Kegalle District And Others – sllr 2005 volume 3 page 039

In the case between Masahir (Plaintiff) and the Returning Officer, Kegalle District and Others (Defendant), the court addressed the legality of nominating an individual who was not a candidate in the original nomination paper to fill a vacancy under Section 65A of the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance. It was determined that the nomination power is restricted exclusively to those candidates appearing in the original nomination paper and who received some preference in the election. The findings established that the appointment of a person outside the original list is ultra vires. Reliance was placed on the statutory interpretation of section 65A and relevant comparative provisions, clarifying the legislative intent and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process. The impact of