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| (1) For the purposes of sections 5B, 5D and 5F, the expression " appointed date " means such date as may be appointed by the Minister, with the approval of the Government, by Order published in the Gazette (being a date prior to January 1, 1964) or the following date, namely, January 1, 1964, whichever of such dates is the earlier date. [* The provisions of sections 5A to 5J (both inclusive) shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other provisions of the Act, or in any undertaking, express or implied, given by or on behalf of the Government or the Corporation relating to the business of importing, exporting, selling, supplying or distributing petroleum.-See section 10 of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Amendment) Act, No. 5 of 1963.] |
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| (2) An Order made under subsection (1) shall, upon its publication in the Gazette, be deemed to be as valid and effectual as if it were herein enacted. |
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