Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta

He cannot be removed from office except in cases of misbehaviour or any other reasons specified in the Act he cannot and the term of service will be for five years.

As per the Act, the Lokayukta has to furnish details of a number of complaints registered, details of enquiries and investigations conducted, prosecutions approved, charge-sheet filed in a specified form every six months in the month of July and January to the State Government.

"I, , having been appointed Lokayukta (or Upa-Lokayukta) do swear in the name of God (or solemnly affirm) that I will bear faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge and judgment perform the duties of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will."

Lokayukta has independent powers to investigate and prosecute any government official or public servants who are covered by the act and against whom the complaint is received for abusing his authority for self interest or causes hurt to anyone or any action done intentionally or following corrupt practices negatively impacting the state or individual.

Lokayukta Rules were amended by Himachal Pradesh Government making it compulsory for every public servant specified in the Act, to file their annual return of assets and liabilities in form 6 before 31 July of each year before the competent authority.