13. For the purpose of carrying out its objects, the Authority may exercise, perform and discharge all or any of the following powers, duties and functions :-
| (a) secure and obtain technical and financial assistance from local and foreign sources in fulfilling the objects of the Authority ; |
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| (b) secure local and foreign collaboration for carrying out studies and implementation of special development projects in the designated area ; |
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| (c) require Government Ministries, Departments and all other agencies responsible for the implementation of the projects being carried on in the designated area, to co-operate in planning and implementing such projects ; |
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| (d) with the concurrence of the President request Government Ministries, Departments or other authorities to take over, maintain and operate any development project commissioned by the Authority ; |
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| (e) establish its own departments or agencies for the purpose of any work involved in the discharge of its functions ; |
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| (f) carry out research relating to the economic and social development of the designated area ; |
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| (g) prepare and environmental impact assessment report in respect of any development projects within the designated area ; |
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| (h) award in accordance with the tender procedure laid down by the Government from time to time tenders for the procurement of goods and services necessary for the implementation of the development projects ; |
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| (i) impose or levy a charge for the services rendered by the Authority within the designated area ; |
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| (j) purchase, acquire, erect, maintain, reconstruct or adapt any offices, plants, machinery or other material that may become necessary for the implementation of any development project ; |
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| (k) Implement development projects through any public or private institution or jointly by private public institution ; |
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| (l) with the concurrence of the Minister in charge of the subject of Finance, to borrow, raise money or secure obligations from sources in Sri Lanka ; |
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| (m) acquire in any manner whatsoever and hold, take or give on lease or hire, mortgage, pledge, sell or otherwise dispose of, any immovable property ; and |
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| (n) subject to the provisions of the Constitution and any other written law, do all such other acts as may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objects of the Authority or the exercise of its powers under this Act. |
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