39. Registration and employment of foreign contractors

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

(1)

Every foreign contractor prior to engaging in any identified construction work in Sri Lanka shall obtain a temporary registration as a contractor. The procedure for registration and renewal of such registration shall be as prescribed.

(2)

No person shall engage a foreign contractor in any identified construction works unless such contractor is registered with the Authority under this section.

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(3)

The preceding provisions of this section shall not apply to a foreign contrator who has entered into an agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka to engage in any identified construction work. However the Authority may obtain from the institutions which employ such foreign contractors, any particulars that may be required for the purpose of section 55

of this Act and such institutions shall comply with any request made by the Authority under this section.

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