16. The Authority shall have power-
| (a) to produce, use and dispose of atomic energy and carry out research into any matter connected therewith: |
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| (b) to manufacture or otherwise produce, buy or otherwise acquire, store and transport any article which in the opinion of the Authority is, or is likely to be, required for or in connection with the production or use of atomic energy or such research as aforesaid and to dispose of any article manufactured produced, bought or otherwise acquired by the Authority; |
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| (c) to manufacture or otherwise produce, buy or otherwise acquire, treat, store, transport and dispose of any radioactive material; |
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| (d) to do all such things (including the erection of buildings and the execution of works) as appear to the Authority necessary for the exercise of the aforementioned powers; |
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| (e) to make arrangements with universities and other institutions or persons both in. Ceylon and abroad and Government Departments for the conduct of research into matters connected with atomic energy or radioactive materials and, with the approval of the Minister given in consultation with the Minister of Finance, to make grants or loans to universities and other institutions or persons and Government Departments engaged in the production or use of atomic energy or radioactive materials or in research Into matters connected with atomic energy or radioactive materials; |
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| (f) to make available for use in connection with such research or production conducted or carried out by any institution or person other than the Authority such of the Authority's equipment and facilities as the Authority may determine: and |
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| (g) to distribute information relating to, and educate and train persons in matters connected with, atomic energy or radioactive materials. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts