Article 9 - Administrative Costs - Maldives

ARTICLE 9 ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS 1. Unless the competent authorities of the Contracting Parties otherwise agree, ordinary costs incurred in providing assistance shall be borne by the requested Party, and, subject to the provisions of this Article, extraordinary costs incurred in providing assistance (including costs of engaging external advisors in connection with litigation or otherwise necessary to comply with the request) shall, if they exceed USD 500, be borne by the requesting Party. 2. The competent authorities will consult each other, in advance, in any particular case where extraordinary costs are likely to exceed USD 500 to determine whether the requesting Party will continue to pursue the request and bear the cost. 3. The competent authorities shall consult each other as and when necessary with regard to this Article.