5. Purposes for which the moneys of the f fund may. be applied

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

I shall be the duty of the Board to apply the moneys belonging to the Fund for the purposes heréinafter pro-vided in such manner as the Board may determine—

(a}’ for the promotion: of Buddhist’ activities ;

(b)

for. assisting the activities of Hindu, Muslim,

Christian and other.religious organizations with a view to bringing about goodwill and harmony among all religious groups

;

“-

(e)

- for the promotion of the’ general welfare of children

;

(ad)

for the advancement and. promotion of national arts ahd crafts: giving first preference to the advance-

ment and promotion of such arts ant ctafts in the

‘Watnapura District

;

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(e)

for the promotion of sports activities ; and

(f)

for any other purpose, which is in the opinion of the

Board, of benefit or interest to the people of the

Ratnapure District.

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