10. uthority

The Authority shall have such powers, rights and authorities as may be necessary or expedient to carry out its duties and.in particular, it may—

: (a). initiate, promote, conduct ahd co-ordinate research

. Surveys and investigations: regarding any aspect of the protection and. development of the natural

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resources of Sri Lanka;

initiate, promote, conduct and co-ordinate’ research

erect, edilip and maintain buildings and laboratories for research facilities or institute any research programme either independently or in association with any other person

institute and award research fellowships, student-ships, scholarships, prizes and medals for work connected with exploration, use and development of natural resources and energy resources, and work connected with science and technology

establish and maintain a scientific and. technical documentation centre

take and hold any property, movable or immovable, which may become vested in it by virtue of any purchase, grant, gift, testamentary disposition or otherwise, and subject to the rules of the Authority, sell, mortgage, lease, grant, convey, devise, assign, exchange or otherwise dispose of the same;

to appoirit such employees. of agents “as may

make rules in respect of the administration of the affairs of the Authority;

invest the moneys of the Authority in such manner as may from time to time be determined by the

with the approyal of the Minister, establish, working committees to assist the Authority in any aspect of its work, define the scope of work and authority

do all such other acts and things as are incidental to or consequential upon or connected with the exer-cise, performance and discharge of the powers duties and functions of the Authority.- ~~