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Part I · Application of the Provisions of the Act

3. Right of access to information

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

(1)

Subject to the provisions of section 5 of this Act, every citizen shall have a right of access to information which is in the possession, custody or control of a public authority.

(2)

The provisions of this Act, shall not be in derogation of the powers, privilages and practices of Parliament.

Read on from s 4

Part II

Denial of Access to Information

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Part III

Duties of Ministers and Public Authorities

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Part V

Appointment of Information Officers and Procedure for Gaining Access to Information

Read on from Part V

Part VI

Appeals Against Rejections

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Part VII

General

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Schedules