For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize the Lokayukta to investigate any action which is taken by or with the approval of,-
(a) any judge as defined in 1[clause (16) of section 2 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023)];
(b) any officer or servant of any court;
(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 of India 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 State Legislature.
(a) any judge as defined in 1[clause (16) of section 2 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023)];
(b) any officer or servant of any court;
(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 of India 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 State Legislature.
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1. These words, brackets and figures were substituted for the words and figures "section 19 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)" by Mah. 50 of 2025, s. 11.आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Establishment of Lokayukta.Section 4 · Appointment of Chairperson and Members.Section 5 · Filling of vacancies of Chairperson or Members.Section 6 · Term of office of Chairperson and Members.Section 7 · Salary, allowances and other conditions of service of Chairperson and Members.Section 8 · Restriction on employment of Chairperson and Members after ceasing to hold office.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 21 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.