(1)For the purpose of conduction investigations in accordance with the provisions of this Act the Governor shall by warrant under his hand and seal appoint a person to be known as the Lokayukta of Jharkhand;Provided that the Lokayukta shall be appointed after consultation with the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi and the Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly or if there be no such leader a person elected in this behalf by the Members of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly in such manner as the Speaker may direct.
