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Part XII · General

94. Interference in the exercise of powers, &c

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

Any person who, without lawful authority, interferes or obstructs or attempts to interfere or obstruct any court, Commission, the Authority, Board, Protection

Division, Advisory Board, law enforcement authority or any public or judicial officer, in the exercise, performance or discharge of any power, duty or function under this Act, commits an offence under this Act and shall, on conviction by the High Court, be liable to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand rupees or to imprisonment of either description for a period not exceeding five years or to both such fine and imprisonment.