The President has issued the Gazette by virtue of the powers vested in him by Article 70 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and in pursuance of the provisions of Section 10 of the Parliamentary Elections Act, No. 1 of 1981.

According to the gazette notification general election will be held on 14th November 2024,

The nominations for the upcoming general election will be accepted from 4th October to 11th.

The new Parliament is scheduled to convene on 21st November 2024.