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9. Insertion of new section 24A of the principal enactment

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

The following new section is hereby inserted immediately after section 24 of the principal enactment and shall have effect as section 24A of that enactment:—

24A. (1) A Conciliation Officer appointed by the Council shall mediate any maintenance claim referred to him by the Board.

(2)

Where a settlement cannot be reached in respect of any claim referred to the Conciliation

Officer, he shall refer such matter to the Board.

“Conciliation

Officers.

(3)

The Council shall determine the qualifications and the criteria to be followed in the selection of a Conciliation Officer.”.