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4. Validation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

Any vacancy in the office of Mayor, Deputy Mayor or Member, filled during the period commencing from

January 1, 2013 and ending on the date of commencement of this Act in terms of the provisions of the Local Authorities

Elections Ordinance (Chapter 262) which were in operation on the date immediately preceding the date of coming into opreation of the Local Authorities Elections (Amendment)

Act, No. 22 of 2012 shall be deemed to have been validly filled.