19. Public file and access thereto

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

(1)

The Director-General shall establish and maintain a public file relating to each investigation or review conducted under this Act. Subject to the provisions of section 16, the Director-General shall place in the public file -

(a)

all public notices relating to the investigation or review;

(b)

all material, including questionnaires, responses to questionnaires and written communications submitted to the Director-General;

(c)

all other information developed or attained by the Director-General including any verification reports prepared under section 15; and

(d)

any other documents the Director-General deems appropriate for public disclosure.

(2)

The public file shall be available to the public for review and copying at the office of the Director-General throughout the period of the investigation, review and of any resulting judicial review.

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