Urban Councils Ordinance.
An Ordinance to make provision for the establishment of Urban Councils for the purposes of local Government in Sri Lanka.
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The Ordinance provides for the institution of Urban Councils on land for the purpose of town development. The Ordinance is divided in ten parts as follows: Part I, Constitution of Urban Council. Part II, Status, powers and Duties of urban Councils. Part III, Powers and Duties as to thoroughfares. Part IV, Powers and Duties as to Public Health. Part V, Public Utility Services. Part VI, By Laws. Part VII, Local Fund. Part VIII, Central Control. Part IX, General. Part X, Repeal, Application of existing Laws, Transitional arrangements, and Miscellaneous Provisions.
Amended by: Urban Councils (Amendment) Act. (1984)
Amended by: Urban Councils (Amendment) Act No. 18 of 1987. (1987-04-16)
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