3. General objects of the Corporation

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

The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be :—

(a)

to maintain the religous activities of the Sivmuni Se

Vehera Buddhist Centre situated at Navagampura,

Ampara ;

(b)

to shape up the adherents of the Buddhism to ensure righteous and religious society ;

(c)

to assist the relevant authorities with the consent of such authorities to—

(i)

protect sacred places and historical monuments related to Buddhism; and

(ii)

educate the adherents of the Buddhism to conserve natural resources.