8. It shall be the duty of the Board to apply the moneys belonging to the Fund mainly for the objects set out below or in such other manner as the Board may determine -
| (a) to meet all expenses incurred in developing cultural monuments in- the Cultural Triangle and such other cultural monuments in any area, other than the Cultural Triangle, which in the opinion of the Board need to be developed in the public interest: |
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| (b) to meet all expenses of the Jetavana Dagobe Project and other similar projects ; |
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| (c) for the promotion of religious activities within Sri Lanka or abroad : |
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| (d) for the advancement-of religion or the maintenance of religious places, rites and practices ; |
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| (e) for the making of awards to persons who have served the nation in the cultural and religious fields; |
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| (f) to provide financial assistance to artists, writers, painters, musicians, sculptors and others engaged in promoting cultural activities ; and |
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| (g) for any other religious or cultural purpose which is, In the opinion of the Board, of benefit or interest to the public. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts