Section 30A: Privileges and immunities
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30A. Privileges and immunities
(1) Subject to section 64 (5), no civil or criminal proceedings shall lie
against the President or the Vice-President in respect of the performance by
him of the functions of his office or in respect of any act done or purported
to be done by him in the performance of those functions.
(2) Subject to section 64 (5), no process, warrant or summons shall be
issued or executed against the President or the Vice-President during his
term of office.
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(3) The President or the Vice-President shall be entitled—
(a) without payment of any rent or tax, to the use of his official
residence; and
(b) to such emoluments, allowances and privileges, exempt from
any tax thereon, as may be prescribed.
(4) No alteration to any of the entitlements specified in subsection (3)
which is to the disadvantage of the President or the Vice-President shall have
effect without his consent.
[S. 30A inserted by Act 48 1991.]
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