Conferment of additional function on Lokayukta

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(1) The Governor may, after consultation with the Lokayukta confer on the Lokayukta, such additional functions in relation to the redress of grievance and eradication of corruption as may be specified in the notification.
(2) The Governor may, by order in writing and after consultation with the Lokayukta confer on him such powers of a supervisory nature over agencies set up or authorities constituted or officer appointed by the State Government for the redressal of grievance and eradication of corruption.
(3) The Governor may, by order in writing and subject to such conditions and limitations as may be specified in the order, require the Lokayukta to investigate any action (being action in respect of which a complaint may be made under this Act to the Lokayukta), and notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Lokayukta shall comply with such order.
(4) When any additional functions are conferred on the Lokayukta under sub-section
(1) or when the Lokayukta is to inquire or investigate any action under sub-section (3), the Lokayukta shall exercise the same powers and discharge the same functions as he would in the case of any investigation made on a complaint involving a grievance an allegation, as the case may be, and the provisions of this Act shall apply accordingly.
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained hereinabove, the State Government may in consultation with the Lokayukta, confer on him such other additional duties or functions as may be considered appropriate.

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