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The Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971.

Section 21. Removal of doubts.

For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorise the Lokayukta or an Upa-Lokayukta to investigate any action which is taken by or with the approval of- (a) any judge as defined in section 19 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860); (b) any officer or servant of any court in India; (c) the Accountant General, Maharashtra; (d) the Chairman or a member of the Maharashtra State Public Service Commission; (e) the Chief Election Commissioner, the Election Commissioners and the Regional Commissioners referred to in Article 324 of the Constitution and the Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra State; (f) the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly or the Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council; (g) any member of the Secretarial staff of either House of the Legislature.

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