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28. The Act makes a provision for appointment of Lokayukta for investigation of allegations against public functionaries in the State of Gujarat and also for safeguarding the dignity and prestige of public functionaries against false and frivolous allegations and for matters connected therewith. When allegations are made against a public functionary which calls for action against such public functionary in his capacity as a public functionary, in case of allegations of corruption or lack of integrity or public functionary being actuated in the discharge of his functions by personal interest or improper or corrupt motives, or has abused his position to obtain any gain or favour to himself or to any other person or to cause undue harm or hardship to any other person, then such allegations are to be investigated. If there is any allegation under the Central Act, Viz., the Prevention of Corruption Act, action can be initiated against such persons. Looking to the nature of the allegations, the investigating agency can investigate the crime in question. Merely because one person has become a public functionary, he is not above the law. However, the Legislature thought it fit that that in certain cases, the matter must be enquired by a person appointed as Lokayukta, who is or who has been a Judge of a High Court. Thus, investigation is to be carried out by an independent person about the allegations made against a public functionary.