Staff of Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt

(1) The Lokayukt may appoint or authorise an Up-Lokayukt or any officer subordinate to the Lokayukt or an Up-Lokayukt to appoint officers and other employees to assist the Lokayukt and the Up-Lokayukt in the discharge of their functions under this Act. (2) The categories of officers and employees who may be appointed under sub-section (1) , their salaries , allowances and other conditions of service and the administrative powers of the Lokayukt and the Up-Lokayukt shall be such as may be prescribed, after consultation with the Lokayukt. (3) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1) the Lokayukt or an Up-Lokayukt may, for the purpose of conducting enquiries under this Act, utilize the service of :- (i) [Divisional Vigilance Committee] constituted under Section 13-A. (ii) any officer or investigation agency of the State or Central Government, with the concurrence of that Government, or (iii) any other person or agency. (4) The services of officers and employees, other than those appointed by the Lokayukt under sub-section (1) shall not be taken back before the expiry of the period of deputation by the concerned department without prior concurrence of the Lokayukt.