10. The Council may-
| (1) require the proprietor, printer, publisher, editor or journalist of any newspaper to furnish to the Council such returns and information on such matters as it may deem necessary for the purpose of performing its functions under this Law; |
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| (2) prescribe a code of ethics for journalists; |
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| (3) subject to the provisions of this Law, make rules in relation to its officers and servants, including their appointment, promotion, remuneration, disciplinary control, welfare, conduct and the grant of leave to them; |
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| (4) make rules in respect of the administration of the affairs of the Council; |
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| (5) study developments which may tend towards monopoly or concentration of ownership of newspapers, including a study of the ownership and the financial structure of newspapers, and suggest appropriate measures in relation thereto; |
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| (6) hold such enquiries as may be necessary in accordance with such provisions as may be prescribed; |
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| (7) promote technical or other research; |
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| (8) draw the attention o]f the appropriate authorities to any breach of the provisions of this Law, or of any regulations made thereunder: and |
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| (9) do such other acts as may be incidental or conducive to the carrying out of the objects of the Council or the exercise of its powers under this Law. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts