Appointment of Lokayukta

Appointment of Lokayukta

1. (1) For the purpose of conducting investigations and enquiries under this Act in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Government shall appoint a person to be known as the Lokayukta.
2. (2) The Lokayukta shall be a person who is or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or a Chief Justice of a High Court.
3. (3) The Lokayukta shall be appointed by the Governor by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court and the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly: Provided that if there is no Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, then the leader of the single largest group in opposition to the Government in the Legislative Assembly shall be consulted.