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6. Right of access to benefits provided

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

(1)

Every citizen shall have the right and the opportunity to—

(a)

take part in the conduct of public affairs, either directly or through any representative; and

(b)

have access to services provided to the public by the State.

(2)

For the purpose of this section, the expression

“conduct of public affairs” shall not include the conduct of any affairs which are entrusted exclusively to any particular authority, by or under any written law.

Read on from s 7