The petitioners stated that holding of the Election based on the 2017 Nomination papers would also violate the franchise of the citizenry including the petitioners and will amount to an infringement and further imminent infringement of the petitioners’ Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Article 12(1)14(1)(a) of the Constitution. The petitioners stated that it is likely that several other candidates nominated in 2007 may no longer be resident within the limits of Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha and even if elected would be disqualified from holding office on the basis of their residence. The petitioners named the Galle District returning officer, Election Commission Chairman and members of Election Commission as respondents.Counsel Suren Fernando appeared for the petitioners. Additional Solicitor General Indika Demuni de Silva appeared for the respondents.