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Galle Heritage Foundation Act (No. 7 of 1994) - Sect 3

Objects of the Foundation

3. The objects of the Foundation shall be -
(a) to promote the preservation, conservation, and development, of the Galle Fort together with its historic hinterland, as a historic city centre and as an area of archaeological interest;
(b) subject to the provision of written law, to acquire, hold, maintain and dispose of , any immovable and movable property within the Galle Fort and its historic hinterland which has historical, cultural or aesthetic value;
(c) to promote interest among the residents of the Galle Fort in the preservation of the houses, buildings and other property within the said Fort and its historic hinterland and to educate such residents, on the conservation and preservation of the said Fort and its historic hinterland and on the historical, cultural, archaeological and aesthetic aspects of the said Fort and its historic hinterland and to reconstruct, renovate, conserve, upgrade, restore, and find new uses for, the houses and buildings, in the said Fort and its historic hinterland;
(d) to provide access to, and facilities for, the enjoyment of the Galle Fort and its historic hinterland ;
(e) to promote the general welfare of the residents of the Galle Fort and of its historic hinterland; and
(f) to do all such other acts or things as may be necessary for the accomplishment of all or any of the above objects.


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