State Act

The Tamil Nadu Local Bodies Ombudsman Act, 2014

6. Officers and employees of Ombudsman. – (1) The Ombudsman shall have a Secretary, and such other officers and employees as the Government may determine in consultation with the Ombudsman to assist the Ombudsman in the exercise of his/her powers and discharge of his/her functions under this Act. (2) The appointment and conditions of service of the Secretary, officers and other employees shall be such as may be prescribed. (3) The officers and other employees referred to in sub-section (1) shall be under the superintendence and control of the Ombudsman. (4) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Ombudsman may, for the purpose of conducting enquiry under this Act, utilise the services of, - (a) any officer or investigating agency of the Government; or (b) any other State agency. (5) The Ombudsman may requisition the services of any person who is having experience and expertise in any particular subject in deciding the questions before him.