Common use of Temporary Measures Clause in Contracts

Temporary Measures. 11.1 This Agreement shall not affect the rights of any Party to take temporary measures in the interests of defence and security, public safety, public order, economic interests of the State, public morality, public health, and any other circumstances of a similar nature. Such temporary measures shall include, but not limited to, the temporary closure of the border post within that Party’s territory. 11.2 The Party taking any temporary measures under this Article shall, prior to taking such temporary measures, inform the other Party without delay through the exchange of diplomatic notes and refer the matter to the Joint Commission for consideration. 11.3 In circumstances where prior notification shall not be practical, the Party taking such temporary measures shall simultaneously inform the other Party of the temporary measures imposed through the exchange of diplomatic notes and refer the matter to the Joint Commission for consideration. 11.4 Each Party shall take responsibility to expeditiously informing its Officers working in the control zone about the temporary measures imposed.