The Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1973

The Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1973

The Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Act of 1973 is a brief law that extends the original 1948 legislation to a specific region. It regulates the rules for oaths and fees handled by diplomatic and consular officers, ensuring these protocols apply to Jammu and Kashmir exactly as they do in all other Indian states. This matters because it establishes important legal uniformity across the entire country. Originally enacted for the State of Jammu and Kashmir, a 2019 update confirms it now applies to the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

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