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Offices and premises. 
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14.—(1) The Institute shall, as soon as may be after the commencement of this Act, provide itself with offices and premises necessary for the performance of its functions. 
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(2) For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section the Institute may— 
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(a) purchase or take on lease any land, offices or premises, and 
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(b) build, equip and maintain offices and premises. 
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(3) The Institute may sell or lease any land, offices or premises held by it and no longer required for the performance of its functions. 
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