Appointment of Secretary to the Lokayukta, Director of Inquiry and Prosecution, Officers and Staff of Lokayukta

(1) There shall be a Secretary to the Lokayukta in the rank of Secretary to the State Government, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson from a panel of names sent by the Government. (2) There shall be a Director of Inquiry and Prosecution not below the rank of the Additional Secretary to the State Government or equivalent, who shall be appointed by the Lokayukta. (3) The appointment of officers and staff of the Lokayukta shall be made by the Lokayukta. Provided that the Governor may by rule require that the appointment in respect of any post or posts as may be specified in the rule, shall be made after consultation with the State Public Service Commission. (4) Subject to the provisions of any law made by the State Legislature, the conditions of service of secretary and other officers and staff of the Lokayukta shall be such as may be specified by regulations made by the Lokayukta for the purpose: Provided that the regulations made under this sub-section shall, so far as they relate to salaries, allowances, leave or pensions, require the approval of the Governor.