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As enacted

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.

(1)

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

(a)

to provide necessary training to any member, officer or servant of the Corporation who is engaged in furtherance of the objects of the Corporation;

(b)

to provide financial and other material assistance to children who are unable to pursue their education due to economic hardship;

(c)

to liaise with other local institutions and organizations having objects similar to those of the Corporation;

(d)

to promote mutual understanding and antional harmony among the people;

(e)

to assist the relevant authorities in creating awareness among the people of the importance of preserving the environment; and

(f)

to assist the relevant authorities in the maintenance of libraries and to subscribe for and print, publish and distribute such journal and souvenirs as are necessary for the attainment of the objects of the

Corporation.

(2)

In the implementation of the objects specified in subsection (1) the Corporation shall ensure that such implementation shall be carried out without any distinction based on race, religion, language, caste, sex, political opinion, place of birth or any of such grounds.

(3)

The implementation of the objects of the Corporation shall be carried out subject to the provisions of this Act and other written laws.