The Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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(13) The State shall promote with special care the interests
of children and youth, so as to ensure their full development,
physical, mental, moral, religious and social, and to protect them
from exploitation and discrimination.
(14) The State shall protect, preserve and improve the
environment for the benefit of the community.
(15) The State shall promote international peace,
security and co-operation, and the establishment of a just and
equitable international economic and social order and shall
endeavour to foster respect for international law and treaty
obligations in dealings among nations.
28. The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms
are inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations
and accordingly it is the duty of every person in Sri Lanka –
(a)
Fundamental
duties
to uphold and defend the Constitution and the
law;
(b) to further the national interest and to foster
national unity;
(c)
to work conscientiously
occupation;
in
his
chosen
(d) to preserve and protect public property and to
combat misuse and waste of public property;
(e)
to respect the rights and freedoms of others; and
(f)
to protect nature and conserve its riches.
29. The provisions of this Chapter do not confer or
impose legal rights or obligations and are not enforceable in any
with such
court or tribunal. No question of
provisions shall be raised in any court or tribunal.
Principles of State
Policy and
fundamental
duties not
justifiable