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Part V

161. Interpretation

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

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires-

“person” includes any body of persons whether corporate or unincorporated and a natural person;

“public institution” includes a Government

Ministry, Government department, Provincial

Council, Provincial Ministry or a department, local authority or any other agency established under any written law with the financial support by Government of Sri Lanka; and

“relevant authorities’ includes the Cabinet of

Ministers and Parliament.