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

Section 5 of the Passport (Regulation) and Exit Permit

Act, . No. 53 of 1971

(hereinafter referred to as the

"principal enactment")

is hereby repealed and the following new section substituted therefor :-

"Period of validity of passports and emergency certificates.

5. (1) The duration of validity of a passport shall be a period not exceeding five years. The competent authority may from time to time renew the validity of such passport for a further period not exceeding five years, so however that the total period of validity of such passport shall not exceed ten years from the date of its issue.

(2)

The duration of validity of an emergency certificate shall be a period not exceeding two years. The competent autho

rity may from time to time renew the validity of such emergency certificate for a further period not excedieng two years from the date of expiry of such certificate.

(3)

The competent authority, in fixing the duration of validity of such passport or emergency certificate or renewal thereof, shall have regard to the requirements and circumstances of each case.".

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