6. The Board may exercise all or any of the following powers:-
| (a) to acquire in any manner whatsoever and hold, take or give on lease or hire, mortgage, pledge, sell or otherwise dispose of, any immovable or movable property; |
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| (b) to provide financial assistance, welfare and recreational facilities, houses, hostels and other like accommodation for the persons employed by or serving the Board; |
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| (c) to construct, manufacture, purchase, maintain and repair anything required for attaining the objects of the Board; |
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| (d) to make and recover charges for any services rendered, or facilities or equipment provided, by the Board; |
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| (e) to enter into and perform or carry out, whether directly or through any officer or agent authorized in that behalf by the Board, all such contracts or agreements as may be necessary for the exercise of the powers of the Board; |
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| (f) to train, or assist financially the training of, persons to do work which is connected with the attainment of the objects of the Board; |
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| (g) subject to the provisions of this Act, to make rules in respect of the administration of the affairs of the Board; and |
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| (h) to do all such other things which, in the opinion of the Board, are necessary to facilitate the proper carrying out of its objects or the performance of its duties. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts