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Lajnathul Masjidul Jamiya Sailan (Incorporation) Act (No. 42 of 1983) - Sect 3

General objects of the Corporation

3.
(1) The general objects of the Corporation are hereby declared to be
(a) the establishment of a Mosque within the University of Peradeniya;
(b) the collection of funds and acceptance of endowments and materials for the building of the mosque and the maintenance thereof;
(c) the construction and management of the said mosque ;
(d) the promotion of the Islamic way of life amongst the Muslim students of the University of Peradeniya and the provision of religious instruction to them ;
(e) the dissemination of the doctrines and teachings of Islam and of Islamic culture and the promotion of activities for the benefit of the community and in particular the award of scholarships, and the provision of all other amenities for the furtherance of their education, to less affluent students;
(f) the establishment of an Islamic cultural centre with a library, information services and allied facilities ; and
(g) the establishment, maintenance and management of mosques in other Universities or Institutions that may be established in Sri Lanka.
(2) In carrying out the objects specified in subsection (1) the Corporation shall be subject to the provisions of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 and nothing contained in subsection (1) shall affect or prejudice the powers of the University Grants Commission or the Authorities established by or under the said Act.


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