CAP. 259]
Consular Relations.
[1970 Ed.
organization. When so acting, he shall be entitled to enjoy any privileges and immunities accorded to such a representative by customary international law or by international agreements; however, in respect of the performance by him of any consular function, he shall not be entitled to any greater immunity from jurisdiction than that to which a consular officer is entitled under the present Convention,
CHAPTER II.
SECTION 1.
FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES RELATING TO CONSULAR POSTS, CAREER CONSULAR OFFICERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF A CONSULAR POST.
FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES RELATING TO A CONSULAR POST.
ARTICLE 31.
Inviolability of the consular premises.
1. Consular premises shall be inviolable to the extent provided in this Article.
2. The authorities of the receiving State shall not enter that part of the consular premises which is used exclusively for the purpose of the work of the consular post except with the consent of the head of the consular post or of his designee or of the head of the diplomatic mission of the sending State. The consent of the head of the consular post may, however, be assumed in case of fire or other disaster requiring prompt protective action.
4. The consular premises, their furnishings, the property of the consular post and its means of transport shall be immune from any form of requisition for purposes of national defence or public utility. If expropriation is necessary for such purposes, all possible steps shall be taken to avoid impeding the performance of consular functions, and prompt, adequate and effective compensation shall be paid to the sending State.
ARTICLE 32.
Exemption from taxation of consular premises.
1. Consular premises and the residence of the career head of consular post of which the sending State or any person acting on its behalf is the owner or lessee shall be exempt from all national, regional or municipal dues and taxes whatsoever, other than such as represent payment for specific services rendered.
2. The exemption from taxation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall not apply to such dues and taxes if, under the law of the receiving State, they are payable by the person who contracted with the sending State or with the person acting on its behalf.
ARTICLE 33.
Inviolability of the consular archives and documents.
The consular archives and documents shall be inviolable at all times and wherever they may be.
ARTICLE 35.
Freedom of communication.
The receiving State shall permit and protect freedom of communication on the part of the consular post for all official purposes. In communicating with the Government, the diplomatic missions and other consular posts, wherever
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CAP. 259]
Consular Relations.
[1970 Ed.
organization. When so acting, he shall be entitled to enjoy any privileges and immunities accorded to such a representative by customary international law or by international agreements; however, in respect of the performance by him of any consular function, he shall not be entitled to any greater immunity from jurisdiction than that to which a consular officer is entitled under the present Convention,
CHAPTER II.
SECTION 1.
FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES RELATING to ConsulaR POSTS, CAREER CONSULAR OFFICERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF A CONSULAR POST.
- FACILITIES, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES RELATING TO A CONSULAR
POST.
ARTICLE 31.
Inviolability of the consular premises.
1. Consular premises shall be inviolable to the extent provided in this Article.
2. The authorities of the receiving State shall not enter that part of the consular premises which is used exclusively for the purpose of the work of the consular post except with the consent of the head of the consular post or of his designee or of the head of the diplomatic mission of the sending State. The consent of the head of the consular post may, however, be assumed in case of fire or other disaster requiring prompt protective action.
4. The consular premises, their furnishings, the property of the consular post and its means of transport shall be immune from any form of requisition for purposes of national defence or public utility. If ex-propriation is necessary for such purposes, all possible steps shall be taken to avoid impeding the perform- ance of consular functions, and prompt, adequate and effective compensation shall be paid to the sending State.
1.
ARTICLE 32.
Exemption from taxation of consular premises.
Consular premises and the residence of the career head of consular post of which the sending State or any person acting on its behalf is the owner or lessee shall be exempt from all national, regional or municipal dues and taxes whatsoever, other than such as represent payment for specific services rendered.
2. The exemption from taxation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall not apply to such dues and taxes if, under the law of the receiving State, they are payable by the person who contracted with the sending State or with the person acting on its behalf.
ARTICLE 33.
Inviolability of the consular archives and documents.
The consular archives and documents shall be inviolable at all times and wherever they may be.
1.
ARTICLE 35.
Freedom of communication.
The receiving State shall permit and protect freedom of communica- tion on the part of the consular post for all official purposes. In communicating with the Government, the diplomatic missions and other consular posts, wherever
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