Staff of Ombudsman

(1) The Government shall, in consultation with the Ombudsman, provide such officers and employees as may be necessary for the discharge of the functions of the Ombudsman and the Ombudsman may, appoint such other employees as may be required in consultation with the Ombudsman to assist the Ombudsman in the exercise of his powers and discharge of his functions under the Act. (2) The appointment and conditions of service of the Secretary and the employees shall be such as may be prescribed. (3) The officers and other employees referred to in sub-section (1) shall be under the administrative and disciplinary control of the Ombudsman. (4) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Ombudsman may for the purpose of conducting investigations under the Act utilize the services of any officer or investigating agency of the Government. (5) The Ombudsman may requisition the services of any person having experience and expertise in any particular subject in deciding the question before it.