Removal of Lokayukta from office

(1) The Chairperson or any other member of the Lokayukta shall only be removed from his office by the Governor, on the recommendation of the Supreme Court on any of the following grounds after the Supreme Court, on the complaint of any person, held an inquiry and found that he could on such ground be removed: (a) that he has been guilty of misbehavior or misconduct ; or (b) that he is unfit to continue in his office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (c) is adjudged an insolvent; or (d) engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office. (2) In any such proceeding the Supreme Court may also direct the suspension of such Chairman or member. (3) On receipt of recommendation from the Supreme Court, the Governor shall forthwith remove the Chairperson or the member, as the case may be. (4) Supreme Court shall, as far as possible, make its recommendations within three months of receipt of complaint under this section. (5) If the complaint is frivolous or has been made with malafide intentions, Supreme Court may impose a fine or an imprisonment upto one year or both on the complainant.