| (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by subsection (1), the Bureau shall have power-
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| (a) to centralize the bookings of freight space in respect of goods, produce and merchandise of whatsoever class or description that shall be shipped from any port in Sri Lanka to any destination outside Sri Lanka: | | |
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| (b) to allocate freight on ocean going vessels in such manner as to safeguard and promote the national interest in trade and shipping; | | |
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| (c) to determine the vessels on which goods, produce and merchandise of whatsoever class or description that shall be shipped from any port in Sri Lanka to any destination outside Sri Lanka; | | |
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| (d) to negotiate with shipowners and shipping lines, individually or collectively, on matters such as freight rates, surcharges, adequacy, frequency and efficiency of shipping services and' matters incidental thereto: | | |
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| (e) to enter into agreements with shipowners and shipping lines, individually or collectively, either on its own or on behalf of shippers, and arrange for the carriage of all goods, produce and merchandise of whatsoever class or description that shall be shipped from any port in Sri Lanka to any destination outside Sri Lanka; | | |
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| (f) to construct, execute, carry out, equip, improve, work, develop, administer, manage or control in the ports of Sri Lanka, with the prior approval of the Port Com missioner, such works and conveniences as may be necessary to facilitate the shipping of goods, produce and merchandise of whatsoever class or description from such ports; | | |
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| (g) to provide and to arrange for the provision of services for warehousing, wharfage and the shipping of all goods, produce and merchandise of whatsoever class or description, with the approval of the Port (Cargo) Corporation; | | |
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| (h) to transport and warehouse goods, produce and merchandise of whatsoever class or description for shipment from any port of Sri Lanka; | | |
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| (i) to levy charges and commissions for any services rendered or facilities afforded by the Bureau to shippers, shipping agents, and shipowners, including the booking, reservation and allocation of freight space; | | |
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| (j) to conduct research into all matters affecting the carriage from Sri Lanka of all goods, produce and merchandise of whatsoever class or description; | | |
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| (k) to acquire in any manner whatsoever and hold, take or give on lease or hire, mortgage, pledge, sell or otherwise dispose of any immovable or movable property: | | |
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| (l) to do anything necessary for the purpose of advancing the skill of persons employed by the Bureau, or the efficiency of the equipment of the Bureau, or the manner in which such equipment is operated, including the provision by the Bureau and the assistance of the provision by others of facilities for training persons required to carry out the work of the Bureau; | | |
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| (m) to enter into and perform, either directly or indirectly, through any officer or agent of the Bureau, all such contracts or agreements, as may be necessary, for the exercise of the powers of the Bureau, and the carrying out of the objects of the Bureau: | | |
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| (n) to borrow money from whatsoever source for the purposes of the Bureau, in such manner and upon such security as the Bureau may, with the approval of the Minister, determine: | | |
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| (o) to receive and disburse monies for the accomplishment of its objects; | | |
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| (p) to appoint, employ, remunerate and control its officers, servants and agents, and to direct and decide all matters connected with the administration of its affairs; | | |
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| (q) to provide welfare and recreational facilities, houses, hostels and other like accommodation, for the persons employed by or serving the Bureau; | | |
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| (r) to make rules in respect of the administration of the affairs of the Bureau; | | |
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| (s) to formulate schemes to give effect to the objects of the Bureau. | | |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts