Conferment of additional functions on Upalokayukta.- (1) The Government may,

¹ Inserted by Act 1 of 1988 w.e.f. 25.2.1988.

² Substituted by Act 31 of 1986 w.e.f. 16.6.1986.

by order, in writing and after consultation with an Upalokayukta, confer on the Upalokayukta powers to hold, in such manner and through such officers, employees and agencies referred to in section 15 as may be prescribed, enquiries against Government servants and persons referred to in item (g) of clause (12) of section 2 1[ other than those falling under clauses (ii) and (iv) of sub- section (1) of section 7] 1, in disciplinary or 2[other proceedings transferred under sub-section (3) of section 26 commenced] 2 in furtherance of the recommendations of the Upalokayukta or otherwise.

1. (2) Where powers are conferred on an Upalokayukta under sub-section (1) such Upalokayukta shall exercise the same powers and discharge the same functions as he would in the case of any investigation 1[made on a complaint]1 involving a grievance or an allegation, as the case may be, and the provisions of this Act shall apply accordingly.

¹ Substituted by Act 31 of 1986 w.e.f. 16.6.1986.