17. Appeal to the Minister

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

(1)

Any applicant, who is aggrieved by the decision of the Board, may appeal to the Minister against such decision.

(2)

On receipt of such appeal, the Minister shall, after giving a-hearing to the applicant and also to a representative of the Board —

(a)

allow the appeal and reverse the decision of the

Board,

(b)

call for further information to be furnished or evidence to be taken;

(c)

affirm the decision of the Board.

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