( 1 ) THESE writ petitions raise some important questions of law relating to the jurisdiction and functioning of the Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta under thea. P. Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta Act No. 11/1983 (for short the act")- The preamble to the Act reads as follows : "an Act to make provision for the appointment and functions of lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta for investigation of Administrative action taken by or on behalf of the Government of A. P. or certain Local and public Authorities in the State of A. P. (including any omission and commission in connection with or arising out of such action) in certain cases and for matters connected therewith" (underlining is ours) some of the expressions defined in the Act and relevant for the purpose of disposal of these writ petitions are 2 (a) "action" means action taken by a public servant in the discharge of his functions, manner and includes any omission and commission in connection with or arising out of such action; and all other expressions connecting action shall be construed accordingly ; (i) "officer" means a person appointed to a public service or post in connection with the affairs of the State of A. P. , but does not include a

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