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Part VII · General

32. Declaration of secrecy

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

Every member of the Council and all officers and employees of the Council shall, before entering upon his duties, sign a declaration pledging to observe strict secrecy in respect of all matters connected with the affairs of the

Council, which has come to his knowledge in the performance or exercise of his powers and functions under this Act and shall by such declaration pledge himself not to disclose any such matter, except –

(a)

when required to do so by a court of law; or

(b)

for the purpose of exercising or performing the powers and functions under this Act or any other written law.

Read on from s 33

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