Staff of the office of the Lokayukta

(1) The Lokayukta, after necessary administrative, financial and other approvals of the State Government in this behalf, may appoint officers and other employees to assist the Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta in the discharge of their functions under this Act. (2) The categories of officers and employees who may be appointed under sub-section(l), their salaries, allowances and other conditions of service and the administrative powers of the Lokayukta shall be such as may be prescribed by the State Government. (3) The State Government in consultation with Lokayukta shall provide for the adequate number and categories of staff of the investigating agency to assist the Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayukta in the discharge of their functions under this Act. (4) The services of the officers and employees other than those appointed by the Lokayukta under sub-section (1) shall not be taken back before the expiry of the period of deputation by the State Government without prior concurrence of the Lokayukta. (5) In the discharge of their functions under this Act, the officers and employees, referred to in sub-section (1) shalt be subject to the exclusive administrative control and directions of the Lokayukta.