Paragraph 1

The Commission shall not be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown; and, subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, the Commission’s property shall not be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.

Any land occupied by the Commission shall, for the purpose of any rate on property, be treated as if it were property occupied by or on behalf of the Crown for public purposes.