Elles doivent, même d'office, se dessaisir si cet agent, dûment informé, a exercé les attributions que lui reconnaît en la matière une convention consulaire ou, à défaut d'une telle convention, a soulevé des objections sur la compétence dans le délai imparti.
It shall of its own motion decline juridiction if the officer, having been duly notified, has exercised the powers accorded to him in the matter by a consular convention, or in the absence of such a convention, has, within the time allowed, raised any objection to the exercise of such jurisdiction.