Diplomatic and Consular Fees Act, 1939

Collection, disposal, and recovery of fees.

3.—The following provisions shall have effect in respect of every fee charged under regulations made under this Act, that is to say:—

(a) such fee shall be collected and taken in such manner as the Minister for Finance shall from time to time direct and shall be paid into or disposed of for the benefit of the Exchequer in accordance with the directions of the said Minister,

(b) the Public Offices Fees Act, 1879, shall not apply in respect of such fee, and

(c) such fee shall, in default of payment by the person liable under such regulations for the payment thereof, be recoverable from such person as a simple contract debt in any Court of competent jurisdiction.