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Effects of Promotions. – Promotions made in violation of this Act shall be null and void and thus have no force and effect. The persons so promoted under such circumstances are deemed to have retained their old positions. Any salaries and allowances derived from such promotions shall be subject to the provisions of the following sections.
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