3. The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be-
| (a) to promote and advance the science and practice of engineering in all its branches in Ceylon; |
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| (b) to help in the acquisition and interchange of technical knowledge by reading of original communications and discussions thereon, by establishing and maintaining technical libraries, publications on matters of professional interest and any such other means; |
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| (c) to promote the study of engineering and to encourage original research with a view to facilitate the scientific and economic development and the conservation of the resources of Ceylon; |
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| (d) to conduct examinations qualifying for member-ship of the Institute to test the competence of persons engaged in engineering and to grant certificates of competence; |
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| (e) to assess the eligibility of candidates for admission to the various grades of membership; |
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| (f) to regulate the professional activities and to assist in maintaining high standards in the general conduct of its members; |
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| (g) to give the Government and other public bodies and others the facilities for conference with and ascertaining the views of engineers as regards matters directly or indirectly affecting engineering; |
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| (h) to encourage and assist in the settlement of disputes by arbitration and to nominate arbitrators and umpires; |
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| (i) to foster co-ordination with similar institutes in Ceylon and other countries in furthering the objects of the Institute; |
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| (j) to do all such other acts and things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects or any of them. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts