SC has no authority to issue an interim injunction postponing the local government election

Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva says the Supreme Court has no authority to issue an interim injunction postponing the local government election for the east.
He stated this at the hearing of two fundamental rights petition filed by the TNA requesting a suspension of the calling of nominations for the elections.
The Chief Justice said the supreme court or relevant authorities should be informed if a situation arises in which nominations cannot be handed in for the election. He said the court is prepared to consider any petition relating to irregularities pertaining to the election. Accordingly the TNA withdrew its petitions.