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| (1) The Authority may with the concurrence of the Minister from time to time, give to any local authority in writing such directions whether special or general to do or cause to be done any act or thing which the Authority deems necessary for safeguarding and protecting the environment within the local limits of such local authority. |
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| (2) Every local authority to which a direction has been given under subsection (1) shall comply with such direction. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts