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30. Amendment of section 81B of the principal enactment

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

Section 81B of the principal enactment is hereby amended by the repeal of paragraph (a) of subsection (1A) of that section and the substitution therefor of the following paragraph:-

“(a)

(i)

no appointments in any public institution which may have the effect of influencing the voters to vote in favour of any recognized political party or any independent group shall be made;

(ii)

notwithstanding anything in subparagraph (i)

above an appointment in such institution may be made for the purpose of carrying out essential services as are urgent, the postponement of which will affect the normal life of the public or cause severe hazards or harm to the public; and”.

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