3. General objects of the Corporation

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

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

(a)

to provide financial assistance in the event of the death of a member to the beneficiaries nominated

Maligawatta Janaza and Welfare Society by such member for the purpose of meeting the

Janaza expenses ;

(b)

to promote thrift among the membership ;

(c)

to make contributions for the welfare of the Muslim community of Maligawatte ;

(d)

to bury bodies of Muslims which remain unclaimed at Government hospitals ;

(e)

to foster inter-communal amity ;

(f)

to encourage the practical observance of Islam among Muslims ;

(g)

to organize programmes for the Muslim community focusing on education, social upliftment, co-operative enterprise, health and livelihood programmes.