Term of office and other conditions of service of Lokayukta

Term of office and other conditions of service of Lokayukta

1. (1) Every person appointed as the Lokayukta shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office: Provided that the Lokayukta may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Governor, resign his office.
2. (2) The Lokayukta shall not be a member of Parliament or a member of the Legislature of any State and shall not hold any office of trust or profit (other than his office as the Lokayukta) or be connected with any political party or carry on any business or practice any profession.
3. (3) The salary and allowances payable to, and the other conditions of service of, the Lokayukta shall be such as may be prescribed by the Government from time to time.