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Part V · Qualified Persons

32. Conduct of investigations against qualified persons

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

(1)

Any complaint against a qualified person relating to—

(a)

any professional negligence, lack of competency or violation of ethical and social standards;

(b)

moral turpitude, malpractice, fraud or dishonesty;

(c)

breach of any terms and conditions where his registration has been granted subject to any terms and conditions, may be made to the Authority.

(2)

Where the qualified person against whom any complaint has been made under subsection (1), is a member of any professional body or a person registered under any board of registration relating to construction industry established by an Act of Parliament, specified in paragraphs (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (1) of section 26, the Authority shall refer such complaint to the relevant professional body or any board of registration in the construction industry established by an Act of Parliament.

Construction Industry Development

(3)

On receipt of a complaint by the relevant professional body or any board of registration relating to construction industry established by an Act of Parliament, it shall carry out an investigation in respect of the matters referred to it under subsection (2). The findings in respect thereof shall be forwarded to the Authority as expeditious as possible and effect necessary disciplinary proceedings and report back to the Authority.

(4)

Where no recommendation is made by the relevant professional body or any board of registration relating to the construction industry established by an Act of

Parliament, under subsection (3), the Authority shall investigate into such matter and take necessary action.

(5)

Any complaint against any qualified person who is not a member of any professional body or a person registered under any board of registration relating to the construction industry established by an Act of Parliament, shall be investigated by the Authority in keeping with the disciplinary procedure of the Authority as shall be prescribed.

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Part VIII

Standard Documents and Human Resource Development

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Part IX

Settlement of Disputes

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Part X

Appeals Board

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Part XI

Collection, Processing and Distribution of Information in the Construction Industry

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Part XII

General

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