5. The objects of the Trust shall be -
| (1) to formulate contributory pension schemes, establish benevolent funds, savings funds, savings or thrifts societies and other similar schemes designed to assist film artistes and technicians ; |
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| (2) to grant to an eligible film artiste or technician upon application made to the Board-
| | (a) a pension, loan an allowance, housing facilities or any other similar benefit upon his reaching the age of sixty years, whether or not he continues to engage in his occupation after he reaches that age, | | |
| | (b) any financial assistance if he is under any physical or mental disability and is unable to engage in his occupation ; | | |
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| (3) to grant, in the event of the death of an eligible film artiste or technician, upon application made to the Board-
| | (a) any financial assistance in respect of funeral expenses, | | |
| | (b) financial or other assistance to the spouse, parent or minor child of that eligible film artiste or technician. | | |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts