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Part XVI

456. Rules, standards, practice directions, codes of conduct and guidelines

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

(1)

The Authority may make rules, standards, practice directions, codes of conduct and guidelines on any matter in respect of which rules, standards, practice directions, codes of conduct and guidelines shall be required.

(a)

are authorised to be made under this Act; or

(b)

are required, necessary, or desirable to be made under this Act.

(2)

Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions contained in subsection (1), the Authority may make rules, standards, practice directions, codes of conduct and guidelines with regard to and in the exercise, performance and discharge by the Authority of its powers, functions and duties.

(3)

The Official Receiver may, in consultation with the

Authority, make practice directions and guidelines with regard to and in the exercise, performance and discharge by the Official Receiver of its powers, functions and duties.

(4)

Every rule, standard, practice direction, code of conduct and guidelines made under this section shall be published in the Gazette and shall come into operation on the date of such publication or on such later date as may be specified therein.

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