Where oath formerly a condition precedent or subsequent

Where, previously to the passing of this Act, the taking of any oath formed a condition precedent or subsequent to the attainment by any person of any office, privilege or exemption or other benefit, and that person is prevented by this Act from fulfilling such condition, he shall, nevertheless, on complying with the other conditions, if any, attached to the establishment of such office, privilege, exemption or other benefit, be entitled thereto in the same manner as if the conditions relating to such oath had been fulfilled and performed. 10