Term of Office

Every person appointed as the Lokayukta shall hold office for a period of three years from the date he assumes his office, unless in the interest of public service, the Governor considers it expedient to extend the term for a further period, not exceeding one year at a time, so however that the total of such extension does not exceed two years in any case; Provided that— (a) the Lokayukta may, in writing under his hand addressed to the Governor, resign his office; (b) the Lokayukta may be removed from office in the manner provided in Section 5.