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 established are declared to be—

(a)

to create awareness among people on the need to protect animals;

(b)

to educate people on the need to refrain from neglecting or inflicting unnecessary pain or suffering to animals;

(c)

to take steps to preserve the fauna and create an awareness among the people of the importance of preserving the same;

(d)

to create better environments for domestic animals and to provide them with security;

(e)

to provide indoor and outdoor medical treatment for sick animals; and

(f)

to pursuade the public to show love and kindness to animals.