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Part III

29. Scope of this Part

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

The protection provided under this Part shall—

(a)

apply only to new industrial designs ;

(b)

not apply to an industrial design which consists of any scandalous design or is contrary to morality or public order or public interest or which, in the opinion of the Director-General or of any Court to which such matter has been referred to is likely to offend the religious or racial susceptibilities of any community.