Staff of Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas

-(1) The Lokayukta may appoint, or authorise an Up-Lokayukta or any officer subordinate to the Lokyaukta or an Up-Lokayukta to appoint, officers and other employees to assist the Lokayukta and the Up-Lokayuktas in the discharge of their functions under this Act. (2) The categories of officers and employees who may be appointed under sub-section (1), their salaries, allowances and other conditions of service and the administrative powers of the Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas shall be such as may be prescribed, after consultation with the Lokayuktas (3) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Lokayukta or an UpLokayukta may for the purpose of conducting investigations under this Act utilise the services of- (i) any officer or investigation agency of the State or Central Government with the concurrence of that Government; or (ii) any other person or agency.