2. Section 3 of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri lanka Act, No. 74 of 1981 (hereinafter referred to as" the principal enactment") is hereby repealed and the following section substituted therefor :-
| 3. The Object of the University shall be-
| | (i) the training of scholars in Buddhist Doctrine and Discipline for the dissemination of Buddhism, and the fostering of Dhammaduta activities, in Sri lanka and abroad; | | |
| | (ii) the promotion of the study of Pali University Culture and Buddhist Philosophy in Sri lanka and abroad, and the development of these studies to suit the condition in the modern world; | | |
| | (iii)
| | | (a) the training of Bhikkhu students and lay students of the male sex in teaching Buddhism and Pali in pirivena, schools and similar institutions; |
| (b) facilitating the maintenance and improvement of ethical conduct and mental discipline of Bhikkhu students and all lay students of the male sex; and |
| (c) any other matter connected with or incidental to, any of the matters |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts