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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 said day.

In confirmation whereof Mr. Vapal Pangunni Menon, Adviser 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 His Highness Maharaja Vibhuti Narain Singh, Maharaja of Benares, has appended his signature on behalf of himself, his heirs and successors.

VIBHUTI NARAIN SINGH, Maharaja of Benares.

Adviser to the Government of India, Ministry of States.