6. Interpretation

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

Unless the context otherwise requires, “Strategic

Development Project” means a project which is in the national interest and which is likely to bring economic and social benefit to the country and which is also likely to change the landscape of the country, primarily through—

(a)

the strategic importance attached to the proposed provision of goods and services, which will be of benefit to the public ;

(b)

the substantial inflow of foreign exchange to the country ;

(c)

the substantial employment which will be generated and the enhancement of the income earning opportunities ; and

(d)

the envisaged transformation in terms of technology.

6. Interpretation

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