17. Calling of proposals for the conduct of petroleum operations in respect of defined exploration blocks

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

The Authority shall, from time to time, call for investment proposals locally or internationally, for exploring or developing identified offshore or onshore blocks in conformity with the procedure approved by the Cabinet of

Ministers and prescribed by regulation.

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Part V

National Petroleum Operator

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Part VI

Fiscal Provisions

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Part VII

Chief Executive Officer and Staff of the Authority

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Part VIII

Petroleum Resources Development Fund

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Part IX

General Provisions

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