6. Insertion of new section 2A in the principal enactment

The following new section is hereby inserted immediately after section 2 of the principal enactment and shall have effect as section 2A of that enactment :—

2A. Where a sending State has no diplomatic mission and is not represented by the diplomatic mission of a third State, a consular officer may with the consent of the receiving State and without prejudice to his consular status, be authorised to perform diplomatic acts :

“Performance of diplomatic acts by consular officers.

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Provided however, that the performance of such acts shall in no way confer upon such consular officer, the right to claim diplomatic privileges and immunities.”.