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'File 8/16 II DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF CUSTOMS MUSCAT' [4r] (7/24)
The record is made up of 1 file (10 folios). It was created in 13 Nov 1948-7 Dec 1949. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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No. 13/8/16/49
BRITISH CONSULATE,
MUSCAT,
AUGUST 17, 1949.
0
Sir,
X have to refer to letter C. No.749-Aden e.E/45
dated the 24th April 1946 froa the Under Secretary to the
Government of India in the Finance Department (Revenue
Division)| New Delhi and to inform you that Hi* Highness
the Sultan of Muscat and Oman has asked me to approach the
Government of Pakistan for an extension of your deputation
with the Muscat Government for a further period of two
years froa the 26th May, 1949 on the same terms and
conditions of service mentioned in the above quoted letter
except pay which will be Rs. 700A ^
Rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
seven hundred)
a month with effect from the 26th May, 1949 with an
annual increment of Rs. 50/-.
2. The Muscat Government report that you are
willing to continue your foreign service for a further
period of 2 years as recuired by the Fundamental Rules,
3* The Pakistan Government have been requested
through His Excellency the
Political Resident
A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
to sanction extension of your deputation
with the Muscat Government.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
His Majesty's Consul*
Mr. M.A. Rashid
Director General of Customs
MUSCAT
MFK.
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This file concerns the position of Director-General of Customs, in the Government of Muscat and Oman. The correspondence covers the following: the return from leave of the current occupant of the position, M A Rashid (in post since 1946, on deputation from the Government of British India, now the Government of Pakistan); the possibility of Rashid's period of deputation being extended; rumours that the Sultan of Muscat and Oman wishes to re-employ Rashid's predecessor, Maqbul Hussain.
The file's principal correspondents are the following: the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and Consul, Muscat; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Muscat; the Government of Pakistan's Customs House, Karachi.
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- 1 file (10 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 12; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
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- 'File 8/16 II DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF CUSTOMS MUSCAT'
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- front, front-i, 2r:2v, 4r:5v, 7r:7v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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