2(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (3), 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.
(2)The members of the Commission and of their staff shall not be regarded as civil servants and the Commission's property shall not be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of, the Crown.
(3)In relation to any matter as respects which the Commission act by virtue of a direction under section 34(2), the Commission shall enjoy the same privileges, immunities and exemptions as those enjoyed in relation to that matter by the Secretary of State for the Environment.
(4)Subject to sub-paragraph (5) and any other enactment, the Commission shall not be exempt from any tax, duty, rate, levy or other charge whatever (whether general or local).
(5)Any hereditament occupied by or on behalf of the Commission shall for the purposes of the [1967 c. 9.] General Rate Act 1967 be treated as if it were occupied by or on behalf of the Crown for public purposes.