Section 2

Definitions.

The Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948

  • Act 41 of 1948
  • Ministry of External Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide for the administration of oaths by diplomatic and consular officers and to prescribe the fees leviable in respect of certain of their official duties.

All sections
    In this Act,--
         (a) "consular officer" includes consul-general, consul, vice-consul, consular agent, pro-consul and any other person authorised to perform the duties of consul-general, consul, vice-consul or consular agent;
         (b) "diplomatic officer" means any ambassador, envoy, minister, charge d'affaires, or secretary of embassy or legation; and
         (c) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
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Notes

1. Omitted by Act 2 of 1973, s. 2.

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