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2. Amendment of section 14 of Chapter 351

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

Section 14 of the Immigrants and Emigrants Act

(Chapter 351) is hereby amended as follows:–

(1)

in subsection (1) thereof, by the substitution for the words, “two years,” of the words “five years,”;

(2)

in subsection (2) thereof, by the substitution for the words, “exceeding two years but not exceeding five years,” of the words “exceeding five years but not exceeding ten years,”; and

(3)

by the insertion immediately after subsection (3)

thereof, of the following subsection:-

“(3A) (a) Notwithstanding the time limits specified in subsections (1) and (2), the period of permanent residence visa may be determined by the

Minister.

(b)

For the purpose of paragraph (a), “permanent residence visa” means, a visa granted under regulations made under this Act.”.

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