10. Replacement of section 40 of the principal enactment,

Section 40 of the principal enactment is hereby repealed and the following section substituted therefor :—

“Powersof 40, The Director-General of Archaeology is

Director-

, of hereby empowered—

Archaeology.

to formulate a national archaeological policy and to co-ordinate and implement such policy after it is approved by the

to "protect and maintain such archacological heritage ;

to conduct research into every aspect of the archaeological heritage of Sri Lanka and specially, into the prehistoric, protohistoric, early historic, middle historic and late historic periods and into general or specific theory, method and practice

to enhance public awareness of the archacological heritage of Sri Lanka through appropriate displays of antiquities, publications and by other means

to levy an entrance fee where it is considered necessary at selected sites or visitor centers

to conduct archaeological impact assessment of areas that may be affected by development, industrial or other projects. proposed by:the Government or any person and.implement any mitigatory measures that may be required.”.