Taxation of British Subjects in Muscat, and their Employees, by the Muscat Government
Date:
1871/1872
Description:
Abstract: Letter and Enclosures to HM Secretary of State for India, dated 20 December 1871.The issue of the taxation by the Muscat Government of British subjects and their employees at Muscat arose following complaints by certain British subjects. Although not specifically provided for by treaty, exemption from taxation had been allowed in practice to British subjects for many years. The papers examine the issues raised.The Enclosures include correspondence from Lieutenant-Colonel Lewis Pelly, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; correspondence from Major Alfred Cotton Way, Acting Political Agent and Consul, Muscat; and the orders of the Viceroy and Governor-General in Council.The Enclosures are dated 30 September - 11 December 1871.Physical description: 1 item (5 folios)