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Sri Lanka Institute Of Strategic Studies Act (No. 45 of 2000) - Sect 14

Declaration of secrecy

14.
(1) Every member of the- Board and all officers and servants of the Institute shall before entering upon his duties sign a declaration pledging himself to observe strict secrecy respecting aIl matters connected with the working of the Institute, and shall by such declaration pledge himself not to reveal any matter which may come to his knowledge in the discharge of his functions, except"
(a) when required to do so by a court of law ; and
(b) in order to comply with any of the provisions of (his Act.
(2) A member of the Board or officer or servant of the Institute who discloses any information obtained by him in connection with the discharge of his functions under this Act. to any person for any purpose other than for a purpose authorized by subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence under this Act and shall on conviction alter summary trial by a Magistrate be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees.


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