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

Section 1. Extended to Union territory of Pondicherry by Act 26 of 1968, s. 3 and the Schedule

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

1. Extended to Union territory of Pondicherry by Act 26 of 1968, s. 3 and the Schedule. 2. Omitted by Act 2 of 1973, s. 2. 3. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) Order, 1956. 4. Subs., ibid. , for "any Part A State". 5. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "any Province of India". 6. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) Order, 1956, for "Part A or Part C State". (3) A diplomatic or consular officer shall not, save as may be provided by any rules made in this behalf, ask for or take any fee or reward for or on account of any act or thing, or service done, performed or rendered by him in the execution of his office.

Source: India Code