4. The objects of the Authority shall be
| (a) to directly engage itself in the construction of flats, houses and other living accommodation or buildings ; |
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| (b) to formulate schemes to establish housing development projects in order to alleviate the housing shortage; |
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| (c) to cause the clearance of slum and shanty areas and the re-development of such areas ; |
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| (d) to promote housing development; |
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| (e) to develop or re-develop land for the carrying out of any of the objects of the Authority ; |
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| (f) to make land available to any person for housing development; |
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| (g) to provide financial or other assistance to persons engaged in any activity which is similar to any of the objects of the Authority ; |
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| (h) to conduct, promote and co-ordinate activities in relation to all aspects of housing development; and |
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| (i) to do all such other acts as may be necessary or conducive to the attainment of any or all of the above objects. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts