44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Answer
Yes, for candidates
Source

Parliament Elections Act, No. 1 of 1981, Art. 126 (6)

Comment

My sense from the reading of the following clause is that a candidate is supposed to only use the airtime provided by Director-General of Broadcasting which automatically outlaws him/her from further expenditure on traditional advertising. cf - (6) No candidate shall, save and except as provided in this section, directly or indirectly use broadcasting facilities for the purpose of promoting his own election.

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