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Date: 02-Feb-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Extension of Privileges and Immunities to Regional Delegation for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Issued by Ministry of External Affairs · Protocol Division

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The notification extends privileges and immunities to the Regional Office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in India, similar to those granted under the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947.

Key Changes

  • The privileges and immunities, as outlined in Section 7(b), 8, and 18 of the Schedule to the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947, are extended to the ICRC Regional Office for a further period.
  • This extension is effective for two years, commencing from January 1, 2024.
  • The notification references and continues the application of privileges and immunities initially granted to the ICRC Regional Office via Notification No. D-II/451/16(2)/85 dated June 16, 1986.

Impact Analysis

Impact on International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

  • The extension ensures continuity and stability for the ICRC's humanitarian work in the region.

Impact on Government of India

  • The Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for implementing and overseeing the application of this notification.

Suggested Action Items

  • Legal counsel should review the notification in conjunction with the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947, to fully understand the scope of the privileges and immunities.

Key Entities Referenced

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): An international humanitarian organization that provides protection and assistance to victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. Government of India: The governing authority of the Republic of India. Ministry of External Affairs: The government ministry responsible for the conduct of India's foreign relations. United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947: An Indian law that provides for certain privileges and immunities to be granted to the United Nations and its officials.
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रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-02022024-251730 CG-DxLx-xEG-I0D2H0x2x2x0 24-251730 xxxGIDExxx असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii) PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 394] नई ददल्ली, िुक्रिार, फरिरी 2, 2024/माघ 13, 1945 No. 394] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024/MAGHA 13, 1945 जिदेि मत्रं ालय अजधसचू ना नई ददल्ली, 27 ददसम् बर, 2023 का.आ. 418(अ).— औ , - , ह ह 1 , 2024 ह ह औ ( औ ) , 1947 (1947 46) 7 (ख), 8 औ 18 ह ह , 3 , ह ह , 16 , 1986 . -II/451/16(2)/85 औ , , 01 , 2024 2 औ ह ह 01 , 2024 ह [फा. स.ं डी-II/451/16(3)/2010] अंिुमन गौड़, संयुक्त सजचि 671 GI/2024 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 27th December, 2023 S.O. 418(E).—Whereas in pursance of the exchange of letters between the Government of India and the International Committee of the Red Cross, India , it is decided to accord the Regional Office of the International Committee of the Red Cross, privileges and immunities in India similar to those contained in Section 7(b), 8 and 18 of the Schedule to the United Nations (Privileges and Immunities), Act 1947 (46 of 1947) for a further period of two years from 1st January, 2024. Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the aforementioned Act, the Central Government hereby notifies that the privileges and immunities extended to the Regional Office of the International Committee of the Red Cross in India vide its Notification No. D-II/451/16(2)/85 dated the 16th June, 1986 shall apply, mutatis mutandis to the Regional Office of the International Committee of the Red Cross in India and to its officers for a period of 2 years from 01st January, 2024. This notification shall remain in force for a period of two years from 01st January, 2024. [F.No. D-II/451/16(3)/2010] ANSHUMAN GAUR, Jt. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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