Secretary, other officers and staff of Lokayukta.

(1) There shall be a Secretary to the Lokayukta in the rank of Principal Secretary of higher judicial service, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson with the consent of Sate Government from a panel of names sent by the High Court. (2) There shall be a Director of Inquiry and a Director of Prosecution not below the rank of the Secretary to the State Government or equivalent, who shall be appointed by the Chairperson from a panel of names sent by the State Government. (3) The appointment of officers and other staff of the Lokayukta shall be made by the Chairperson or such Member or officer of Lokayukta as the Chairperson may direct: Provided that the Governor may by rule require that the appointment in respect of any post or posts as may be specified in the rule, shall be made after consultation with the State Public Service Commission. (4) Subject to the provisions of any law made by Legislative Assembly, the conditions of service of secretary and other officers and staff of the Lokayukta shall be such as may be specified by regulations made by the Lokayukta for the purpose: Provided that the regulations made under this sub-section, so far as they relate to salaries, allowances leave or pensions, require the approval of the Governor.