3. General objects of the Fund

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

The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be—

(a)

to construct a ranveta (golden fence) around the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and to manintain and effect repairs to it when necessary ;

(b)

to ensure and facilitate performance of traditional

Buddhist and cultural rites within the environment of the Maluwa (Terrace) of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi;

(c)

to conserve the area outside of the Maluwa of the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, to ensure the protection of Buddhist archaelogical and historical objects and landscaping and to carry out other conservation and development work with the approval and the supervision of the Archaeological Department ;

(d)

to formulate a scheme to construct buildings connected with the Maluwa of the sacred Jaya Sri

Maha Bodhi and to plan out a new environment in consultation with the relevent authorities ;

(e)

to hold exhibitions, lectures, seminars, to bring out publications, and to carry out activities in order to realise the objects of the Corporation ;

(f)

to assist in the well being of the Anuradhapura

Atamasthana with the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi at the apex and the other places of worship affiliated to the Atamasthana in the Anuradhapura District and to do all activities to perpetuate the existence of the

Buddha Sasana ;

(g)

to help in any activity connected with the construction of the Ranveta around the sacred Jaya

Sri Maha Bodhi with the approval and supervision of the Department of Archaeology ;

(h)

to protect the Buddhist Dhamma and the way of virtuous living preached by it and to disseminate the same ; and

(i)

to maintain and encourage friendly relations with

Buddhist Organizations in Sri Lanka and abroad.

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