Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, 1999 (8 of 1999) or the rules made thereunder in respect of the appointment and conditions of service of officers and employees of the Lok Ayukta, it shall be the duty of the Public Service Commission to prepare select list, for appointment by direct recruitment, of officers and employees of the Lok Ayukta. (2) The Lok Ayukta shall consult the Public Service Commission,-- (a) on matters relating to direct recruitment to the services and posts under the Lok Ayukta; (b) on the principles to be followed in making appointments by direct recruitment of officers and employees of the Lok Ayukta and on the suitability of candidates for such appointments, and it shall be the duty of the Public Service Commission to advise on any matter so referred: Provided that the Government may make rules specifying the matters in which, either generally or in any particular case or class of cases or in any particular circumstance, it shall not be necessary to consult the Public Service Commission. (3) If there is any difference of opinion between the Public Service Commission and the Lok Ayukta on a matter under sub-section (2), the Lok Ayukta shall refer the matter to the Government and the decision of the Government thereon shall be final: Provided that before talking a decision by the Government against the advice of the Public Service Commission, the matter shall be referred to the Public Service Commission.