Tamil Nadu Lokayukta

[6] Tamil Nadu governor appointed a five member Lokayukta headed by former judge P.

[9] As per the Tamil Nadu Lokayukta bill, a person serving or retired as high court judge, or a person with combined experience in public administration, finance and legal, vigilance, anti-corruption policies, for a period of 25 years should head the position of Lokayukta.

Penalty of Rs one lakh or one year imprisonment will be imposed on persons making wrong complaints.

"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.

[6] First Lokayukta of Tamil Nadu is Justice P. Devadass, a former retired judge of High Court who will head a five member team and will have a term of five years or reaching of the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.