4. General obiectg of the Corporation

The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are heruby declared to be—

to disseminate information on subjects relating to, or affecting engineering technology by lectures, seminars, discuss:ons, technical literature or other-wise

to encourage the pursuit of higher studies and for that purpose to encourage the donation, on such terms and conditions as from time to time shall be prescribed by rules, of a prize or prizes or other awards or distinctions

to conduct examinations in theory and practiée of engineering technology to ascertain suitablity of persons for admission to membership of the Corpora-tion

to borrow any moneys required for the purposes of the Corporation, upon such terms and on such securities as may be determined by it ;

to invest the money of the Corporation not immediately required for its purpose in, or upon, such investments securities or property as may be thought fit

to form, or acquire, by purchase, donation, bequest or otherwise, a liabrary and a collection of maps, models, drawings, and other material, and to main-tain, extend and improve the same;

to foster co-operation with similar institutes and associations in Sri Lanka and abroad;

to take such other measures as may be necessary for the accomplishment of all or ‘any of the objects of the Corporation.