STAFF OF OMBUDSMAN

(1) The Ombudsman shall have a Secretary, and such other officers and employees as the State Government may determine in consultation with the Ombudsman to assist the Ombudsman in the exercise of its powers and discharge of its functions under this Act. (2) The appointment and conditions of service of the Secretary and the employees shall be such as may be specified by the State Government and as far as possible appointment on deputation from the State Government shall be resorted to. (3) The Ombudsman may require the assistance of any officer of any State Government Department in order to ascertain the veracity of an allegation under investigation and such officer shall be bound to render such assistance in addition and without detriment to his official duties. (4) The Ombudsman may utilize the services of any person having experience and expertise in any particular subject in deciding the questions before it.