Section IV. And it is hereby enacted and provided, that this Act shall not be construed or be held to be in any

IV. And it is hereby enacted and provided, that this Act shall not be construed or be held to be in any way declaratory or explanatory of the meaning or effect of any Treaty made or entered into with His Highness the Nabob of the Carnatic, and shall not be construed either to enlarge or restrict the operation of any such Treaty, and that independently of this Act His Highness the Nabob of the Carnatic and the Nabob Regent for the time being, and their respective families, dependants, and retinue shall be entitled to claim, maintain and enjoy any privilege which by virtue of any such Treaty or otherwise they may be rightfully entitled to. _______________