evidence: The Sunday Times learns that the Election Commission has had consultations on the possible dates for the conduct of the elections and considered the two days, which are Saturdays. Last week, the Election Commission, in an official statement, said that, in keeping with the provisions of the Constitution and the Presidential Election Act of 1981, the presidential election should be held between September 17 and October 16 this year. Legally, the Election Commission is empowered to announce the date for the nominations after July 17, this year. Nominations should be received on a date between 16 and 21 days after the announcement. Under the provisions, a period of a minimum of 28 days and a maximum of 42 days should be given for the campaign, Commissioner General Saman Shri Ratnayake told the Sunday Times.