Matters which may be enquired into by Lokayukt or Up-Lokayukt

Subject to the provision of this Act, on receiving complaint or other information:- (i) the Lokayukt may proceed to enquire into an allegation made against a public servant in relation to whom the Chief Minister is the competent authority. (ii) the Up-Lokayukt may proceed to enquire into an allegation made against any public, servant other than referred to in clause (i) Provided that the Lokayukt may enquire into an allegation made against any public servant referred to in clause (ii). Explanation:– For the purpose of this section the expressions “may proceed to enquire”, AND “May enquire,” include investigation by Police agency put at the disposal of Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt in pursuance of sub-section (3) of section 13.