3. The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be -
| (a) to promote and advance the Science of Biology and its application in Sri Lanka ; |
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| (b) to advise the Government, and give counsel to public corporations, local bodies and other institutions on all matters connected with the application of Biology to the progress and development of the country; |
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| (c) to promote the acquisition, dissemination and inter- change of biological knowledge by -
| | (i) providing a forum for the presentation of original communications and discussions thereon; | | |
| | (ii) establishing and maintaining libraries ; | | |
| | (iii) publishing matters of interest to the profession of Biology; and | | |
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| (d) to promote education in biology at all levels; |
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| (e) to promote, encourage and foster original research in biology; |
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| (f) to assess the eligibility of candidates for admission to various grades of membership ; |
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| (g) to conduct or provide for the conduct of the qualifying examinations for all grades of membership of the Institute and to promote, provide or approve courses of study for such examinations ; |
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| (h) to ensure the maintenance of high standards in the professional activities and the general conduct of its members; |
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| (i) to establish liaison with other scientific organizations ; |
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| (j) to establish and enhance the status of the profession of Biology in Sri Lanka; and |
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| (k) to take any other measures that may be necessary for the attainment of all or any of the objects of the Corporation. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts