Higher Education Act (No. 20 of 1966)

Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts

Objects of the National Council

8. The objects of the National Council shall be-

(1) to advise the Minister on-

	(a) the apportionment and control of the expenditure on higher education;

	(b) the maintenance of academic standards in Higher Educational Institutes;

	(c) the administration of such Institutes;

	(d) the co-ordination of higher education with the needs of the nation for social, cultural and economic development; and

	(e) any other such matters as the Minister may refer to that Council for its advice; and

(2) to perform such other functions and duties as are specified in this Act.