Secretary, other officers and staff of Lokayukta.

(1) There shall be a Secretary or more than one Secretary to the Lokayukta, who is or has been, in the rank of Secretary to the Government or District Judge in the State and 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 a Director of Prosecution not below the rank of the Additional Secretary to the Government or District Judge or equivalent, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson from a panel of names sent by the Government. (3) The appointment of officers and staff of the Lokayukta shall be made by the Chairperson or such Member or officer of Lokayukta as the Chairperson may direct: 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 Legislature of the State 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.