Section 5(2)(b) in Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971
(b)where the office of an Upa-Lokayukta becomes vacant or where he is unable to perform the duties of his office, by the Lokayukta himself, or if the Lokayukta so directs, by the other Upa-Lokayukta or as the case may be, such one of the other Upa-Lokayuktas, as may be specified in the direction.