Term of office and other conditions of service of Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta

Term of office and other conditions of service of Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta:

1. (1) Every person appointed as the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office: Provided that the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Governor, resign his office.
2. (2) If the office of the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta becomes vacant or if the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta is unable to perform his functions due to absence, illness or any other cause, the Governor may appoint another person to be the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta, as the case may be, until a person is appointed to and enters upon the office of the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta or as the case may be, until the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta resumes his duties.
3. (3) The salary, allowances and pension payable to and the other conditions of service of the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that the conditions of service of the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
4. (4) On ceasing to hold office, the Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta shall be ineligible for further employment under the Government of Andhra Pradesh or for any employment under or office in any local authority, corporation, Government company or society, which is owned or controlled by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.