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| (1) Every deed, document or instrument the production of which is demanded by a Pradeshiya Sabha under section 55 shall be produced an the premises to which it relates, or at such other place as the Pradeshiya Sabha may require and the power given by that section to demand the production thereof, shall be deemed to include the power to make such examination and copies of such deeds, documents, and instruments as may be necessary. |
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| (2) Every person refusing or failing to permit any person authorized by the Pradeshiya Sabha to examine any deed, document, or instrument, or to take copies thereof shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred rupees. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts