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(1) The Governor may in consultation with the Chief Minister and by an order in writing and subject to such conditions or limitations as may be specified in the order require the Lokpal to inquire into any allegations of misconduct specified in the order in respect of a public man and notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Lokpal shall comply with such order. 1Substituted for words “Lokpal” by Punjab Act No. 22 of 2013, Section 8 2Substituted for words “Lokpal” by Punjab Act No. 22 of 2013, Section 8 Action in case of false complaint. Conferment of additional functions on Lokpal. 1[(2) When the Lokpal is to make any inquiry under sub- section (1), orthe same is assigned to the Up-Lokpal by him, the Lokpal or theUp-Lokpal, as the case may, shall exercise the same powers anddischarge the same functions as he would in the case of any inquirymade in a complaint under this Act and the provisions of this Actshall apply accordingly.]