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| (1) For the purpose of resolving any doubts as to the legality of any item of expenditure authorized by a resolution of a Pradeshiya Sabha, the Chairman of the Pradeshiya Sabha may refer the matter for decision through the Assistant Commissioner to the Commissioner of Local Government. The Commissioner shall communicate his decision on any such reference through the Assistant Commissioner to the Chairman. |
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| (2) Where the Commissioner of Local Government has, on an reference made to him under subsection(1) confirmed the legality of any him of expenditure' authorized by a resolution of a Pradeshiya Sabha, the Chairman of the Council and every other member thereof shall not, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in section 172, be liable to a surcharge by the Auditor-General under the section in respect of any payment relating to that item of expenditure. |
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