As enactedVersion · As enacted
National Environmental Act 1980 · As enacted · Part V · General
29. This Act to prevail over other written law
Feedback & supportOfficial English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.
The provisions of this Act shall have effect not withstanding anything to the contrary in the provisions of any other written law, and accordingly in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Act and the provisions.of such other written law, the provisions of this Act shall prevail over the provisions of such other written law.