46. Annual reports of the Commission

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

(1)

The Commission shall within three months of the end of each financial year, prepare a report of its activities during that year and its proposed activities in the following year, and shall transmit a copy of such report together with a copy of the audited accounts of the Commission for that year, to the Minister.

(2)

The Minister on receipt of a report prepared under subsection (1)-

(a)

shall cause a copy of such report to be placed before

Parliament;

(b)

may require the members of the Commission to clarify any matter arising from such report to

Parliament or a Committee of Parliament; and

(c)

may require the Commission to publish such report and accounts in such manner as the Commission considers appropriate to bring them to the attention of the public.

(3)

Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), every annual report shall contain-

(a)

a general survey of developments during the year to which the report relates in respect of matters falling within the scope of the Commission’s function and in particular, ensuring online safety;

and

(b)

details of the measures taken by the Commission to ensure online safety during that year.

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46. Annual reports of the Commission

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