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| (1) The functions of the Corporation shall be-
| | (a) to carry on a broadcasting service within Ceylon and from time to time develop, extend, and improve that service in the public interest; | | |
| | (b) to exercise supervision and control over programmes broadcast by the Corporation; | | |
| | (c) to advise the Minister in respect of matters relating to broadcasting; and | | |
| | (d) to exercise and perform such powers and duties in relation to broadcasting as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act. | | |
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| (2) For the exercise of its functions under paragraph (b) of subsection (1), it shall be the duty of the Corporation to satisfy itself that, as far as practicable, the programmes broadcast by the Corporation comply with the following requirements: -
| | (a) that nothing is included in any such programme which offends against good taste or decency or is likely to incite to crime or to lead to disorder or to offend any racial or religious susceptibilities or to be offensive to public feelings; | | |
| | (b) that the programmes maintain a proper balance in their subject-matter and a high general standard of quality; and | | |
| | (c) that any news given in the programmes (in whatever form) is presented with due accuracy and impartiality and with due regard to the public interest. | | |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts