4. The Institute shall have such powers, rights and functions as may reasonably be necessary to carry out its objects and duties and in particular may-
| (a) acquire in any manner whatsoever and hold, take or give on lease or hire, mortgage, pledge, sell or otherwise dispose of, any movable or immovable property ; |
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| (b) acquire, establish, install and operate field training centres and pilot projects relating to agrarian research; |
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| (c) import plant, machinery and equipment required for the purpose of the Institute and receive equipment, funds, personnel and any other assistance for the efficient conduct of the Institute ; |
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| (d) conduct, assist, co-ordinate and encourage research into all aspects of agrarian development; |
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| (e) levy fees or charges for any services rendered by the Institute ; |
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| (f) appoint, employ, remunerate and exercise disciplinary control over its officers and servants ; |
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| (g) establish and maintain provident funds and provide welfare and recreational facilities for its employees ; |
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| (h) make rules in respect of the administration of the affairs of the Institute ; |
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| (i) delegate to any member, the Director of the Institute, or any employee such functions as the Board of Governors may consider necessary for the efficient transaction of its business; |
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| (j) make rules in relation to its officers and servants including the appointment, promotion, remuneration, disciplinary control, conduct and the grant of leave ; |
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| (k) enter any land or premises for the purpose of carrying out investigations and recording data, inspection of books and documents and taking copies or extracts therefrom, relating to agricultural development; and |
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| (l) do all other things which in the opinion of the Board of Governors are necessary or conducive or incidental to the attainment of the objects of the Institute. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts