Matters which may be investigated by Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Lokayukta may investigate any action which is taken by or with the general or specific approval of: (a) The Chief Minister or Minister or a Secretary; (b) A member of the State Legislature; (c) Vice-chancellor or Registrar of a University; (d) The Chairman and Vice-Chairman (by whatever name called) or a member of an Authority, Board, or a Committee, a Statutory or non Statutory Body or a Corporation established by or under any law of the State Legislature. (e) Any other public servant. (2) The Lokayukta or Upa-Lokayukta may, if he thinks fit, investigate an action taken by or with the general or specific approval of a public functionary, if it is referred to him by the State Government. (3) The Lokayukta may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, investigate any action which may be investigated by an Upa-Lokayukta whether or not a complaint has been made to the Lokayukta in respect of such action.