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 (2) The Government of India further guarantees the continuance of pensions and leave salaries sanctioned by the Maharaja to members of the Public Services of the State who have retired or proceeded on leave preparatory to retirement, before the date on which the administration of Mayurbhanj is made over to the Government of India.

Except with the previous sanction of the Government of India, no proceedings, civil or criminal, shall be instituted against any person in respect of any act done or purporting to be done in the execution of his duties as a servant of the State before the day on which the administration is made over to the Government of India.

In confirmation whereof Mullath Kadingi Vellodi, Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of States, has appended his signature on behalf and with the authority of the Governor-General of India and Flight Lieutenant Maharaja Sir Pratap Chandra Bhanja Deo, Maharaja of Mayurbhanj has appended his signature on behalf of himself, his heirs, and successors.

Dated New Delhi, the 17th day of October 1948.