Staff of Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt

Staff of Lokayukt and Up-Lokayukt:-

1. (1) The Lokayukt may appoint or authorise an Up-Lokayukt or any officer subordinate to the Lokayukt or an Up-Lokayukt to appoint officers and other employees to assist the Lokayukt and the Up-Lokayukt in the discharge of their functions under this Act.
2. (2) The categories of officers and employees who may be appointed under sub-section
3. (1) , their salaries , allowances and other conditions of service and the administrative powers of the Lokayukt and the Up-Lokayukt shall be such as may be prescribed, after consultation with the Lokayukt.
4. (3) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section
5. (1) the Lokayukt or an Up-Lokayukt may, for the purpose of conducting enquiries under this Act, utilize the service of :-
   • (i) [Divisional Vigilance Committee] constituted under Section 13-A.
   • (ii) any officer or investigation agency of the State or Central Government, with the concurrence of that Government, or
   • (iii) any other person or agency.
6. (4) The services of officers and employees, other than those appointed by the Lokayukt under sub-section
7. (1) shall not be taken back before the expiry of the period of deputation by the concerned department without prior concurrence of the Lokayukt.