3. The general objects for which the Corporation is established are hereby declared to be"
| (a) to initiate and promote research into historical studies with special reference to the history of Sri Lanka; |
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| (b) to make comparative and evaluative studies of the history and civilizations of Sri Lanka ; |
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| (c) to establish a library and provide other services and to print, publish and sell, books, journals, memories, monographs and periodicals in fulfillment of the objects of the Corporation; |
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| (d) to establish friendly relations with organizations devoted to the study of history and especially the study of Asian cultures and civilizations, in Sri Lanka and abroad; |
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| (e) to arrange, organise, and promote, exhibitions, lecture-programmes, conferences, seminars, work-shops, educational tours and other activities, in furtherance of the objects of the Corporation; |
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| (f) to send delegates to seminars on topics pertaining to the objects of the Corporation, conducted in Sri Lanka or in foreign countries; |
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| (g) to adopt measures to collaborate with local and foreign organizations having similar objects; |
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| (h) to assist members, officers and servants of the Corporation who are engaged in pursuits directed towards the accomplishment of the objects of the Corporation through scholarships or awards; |
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| (i) to collect funds for the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation; |
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| (j) to do all such other acts and things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objects of the Corporation. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts