Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act, 2001 (Act No. 37 of 2001)SchedulesSchedule 2 : Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963Chapter II : Facilities, Privileges and Immunities relating to Consular Posts, Career Consular Officers and other Members of a Consular PostSection I : Facilities, Privileges and Immunities relating to a Consular PostArticle 38 : Communication with the authorities of the receiving State |
In the exercise of their functions, consular officers may address—
(a) | the competent local authorities of their consular district; |
(b) | the competent central authorities of the receiving State if and to the extent that this is allowed by the laws, regulations and usages of the receiving State or by the relevant international agreements. |