Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall be construed to authorise the Lokpal to question any finding, conclusion or recommendation of Lokayukta.

Lokpal or Lokayukta to hold no other office

1. (1) The Lokpal or a Lokayukta shall not be a member of Parliament or a member of the Legislature of any State and shall not hold any office of trust or profit (other than his office as the Lokpal or as the case may be, a Lokayukta), or be connected with any political party or carry on any business or practice or any profession.
2. (2) A person appointed to be the Lokpal or, as the case may be, the Lokayukta shall,--
   • (a) if he is a member of Parliament or of the Legislature of any State, resign such membership;
   • (b) if he holds any office of trust or profit, resign from such office;
   • (c) if he is connected with any political party, sever his connection with it;
   • (d) if he is carrying on any business, sever his connections in the conduct and management of such business; or
   • (e) if he is practising any profession, suspend to practise such profession.