COMPENDIUM OF SUMMARIES OF JUDICIAL DECISIONS IN ENVIRONMENT RELATED CASES

Appendix- Part A

ENVIRONMENT RELATED EXTRACTS FROM THE CONSTITUTIONS OF SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES (Referred to in the Cases)

SRI LANKA

Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, as amended through 1984.

Ch. VI, Art. 27 The state shall protect, preserve and improve the environment for the benefit of the community.

Ch. VI, Art. 28 The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations, and accordingly it is the duty of every person in Sri Lanka-
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    (d) to preserve and protect public property and to combat misuse and waste of public property;
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    (f) to protect nature and conserve its riches.

Ch. V1, Art. 29 The provisions of this Chapter do not confer or impose legal rights or obligations and are not enforceable in any court or tribunal. No question of inconsistency with such provisions shall be raised in any court or tribunal.