3. The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be-
| (a) to promote and advance the science of chemistry and its applications in Ceylon; |
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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 chemistry to the progress and development of the country; |
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| (c) to promote the acquisition, dissemination and interchange of chemical 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 chemistry; and
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| (d) to promote education in chemistry at all levels; |
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| (e) to promote, encourage and foster original research in chemistry; |
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| (f) to assess the eligibility of candidates for admission to the 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 conduct or provide for the conduct of examinations for the award of diplomas, certificates, and other distinctions, in such branches of chemistry as the Institute may from time to time deem necessary and to prescribe, approve or provide courses of study for such examinations; |
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| (i) to ensure the maintenance of high standards in the professional activities and the general conduct of its members; |
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| (j) to establish liaison with other scientific and professional organizations; |
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| (k) to establish and enhance the status of the profession of chemistry in Ceylon; |
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| (l) to take any other measures that may be necessary for the attainment of all or any of the objects of the Institute. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts