6. Amendment of section 7 of the principal enactment

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

Section 7 of the principal enactment is hereby amended as follows:–

(1)

in subsection (1) of that section–

(a)

in paragraph (a) thereof, by the substitution for the word "Minister" of the word

"President";

(b)

in paragraph (b) thereof, by the substitution for the words "post-graduate degree in

Buddhist Studies from a recognized

University." of the words "post-graduate degree in Buddhist Studies or in any other subject connected thereto from a recognized,

University on a research done within a period of not less than two years and having ten years experience in the field of teaching.

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In addition he shall be required to possess a good knowledge of oriental languages.";

(2)

in subsection (2) of that section–

(a)

in paragraph (iii) thereof, by the substitution for the word "Minister," of the words "President through the Minister,";

(b)

in paragraph (iv) thereof by the substitution for the word "Minister" of the word "President";

(c)

by the addition immediately after paragraph (v) thereof, of the following new paragraph:–

(vi)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other provision of this Act, the term of office of the

Mahopadyaya of the University, who last held office on the day immediately preceding the date of coming into operation of this section, shall continue for a further period of three years from the date of coming into operation of this section.;

(3)

by the repeal of subsections (3) of that section and the substitution therefor of the following:–

"(3) (a) If there is sufficient proof that the

Mahopadyaya has acted in a manner detrimental to the interests of the University, the President shall, on a resolution passed by not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the

Uththaraithara Sabhawa at a special meeting convened for the purpose, require the Minister to take necessary steps to ensure the removal of the Mahopadyaya from office.

(b)

The Mahopadyaya shall be the Accounting

Officer of the University, who shall comply with

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any determination or regulation or directive of the Council of the University relating to the control of finances and properties of the

University. The Mahopadyaya shall exercise, perform and discharge such powers, duties and functions as may be conferred on him by this

Act or by any regulation or rule made under this Act.";

(4)

(a)

by the deletion of the first paragraph of subsection (4) of that section;

(b)

by the renumbering of the second paragraph of subsection (4) of that section as subsection (4)

thereof.

Read on from s 7