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Part VII · Convocation of the University

31. Holding of the Convocation of the University

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

(1)

The University shall for the purpose of conferring degrees, hold a convocation once in every year on such date or dates as may be approved by the Chancellor:

Provided that, the University may hold a Special

Convocation at any other time, as the Chancellor may determine.

(2)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), first degrees may be conferred without the holding of the convocation.

(3)

The procedure for the holding of a Convocation shall be prescribed by by-laws.

(4)

The President shall when present preside at

Convocation. In the absence of the President, the Chancellor shall preside at such Convocation and in the absence of both the President and the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor shall preside at such Conversation.

Part VIII

Staff of the University

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Part IX

University Appeals Board

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Part X

Finance

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Part XI

Students Assembly and Other Associations

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Part XII

General Provisions

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Part XIII

Interpretation

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