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1. Within the scope of its official activities, the Centre, its property and income shall be exempt from all direct taxes.
2. Within the scope of its official activities, the Centre shall be accorded a refund of car tax and value added tax payed on the purchase of motor cars, and value added tax payed on the supply of goods or services of substantial value. The Centre shall be accorded a refund of the excise duty element included in the price of spirits and hydrocarbons such as fuel oils and motor fuels purchased by the Centre for official use.
3. The motor vehicles registered for the Centre shall, on request, be exempt from motor vehicle tax.
4. The Centre shall be
a. exempt from customs duties and prohibitions on imports and exports in respect of articles imported or exported by the Centre for its official use;
b. exempt from customs duties and prohibitions and restrictions on imports and exports in respect of its publications.
5. No exemption shall be accorded in respect of taxes and duties which represent charges for specific services rendered.
6. Goods, with the exception of documents and publications, exempted under this Article shall not be transferred, hired out or lent, permanently or temporarily, or sold, except in accordance with conditions agreed to with the Government.
7. No privileges shall be accorded in respect of goods acquired by, or services provided to the Centre for the personal benefit of Staff Members.