Section 3. Nothing in the last preceding section shall authorise the deduction of duty exceeding two per centum

3. Nothing in the last preceding section shall authorise the deduction of duty exceeding two per centum on the aggregate amount of any salaries, annuities or pensions chargeable under Part II of the said Act in the six months commencing on the first day of October 1869. Proviso as to duty on aggregate amount of salaries for the half year commencing 1st October 1869.