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4. Suit or prosecution against the Competent Authority to be considered a suit or prosecution against the State

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

Any suit or prosecution instituted in a court of law by or against the Competent Authority for any act or omission in furtherance of the powers and functions assigned under this

Act, shall be deemed as an action instituted by or against the

State.