Term of office of Lokayukta

The Lokayukta shall be appointed by the Governor by warrant under his hand and seal upon the recommendations of the Selection Committee and shall hold office as such for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier:

Provided that—

1. (a) he may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Governor, resign his office and such resignation shall take effect as soon as it is given; or
2. (b) he may be removed from his office in the manner provided in this Act.