(1) Subject to the provisions contained in sub-section (2), the Lokayukta shall devise his own procedure for conducting inquiry or investigation but in so doing shall ensure that the principles of natural justice are satisfied.
(2) The Lokayukta shall complete the inquiry within one year.
(3) Every inquiry under the Act shall, unless the Lokayukta for reasons to be recorded in writing determines otherwise, be conducted in camera.
13. The Lokayukta shall have the power to summon record of the State Government, local authority, corporation, government company, society, university, any college affiliated to or constituent of a university or from any other persons in connection with any inquiry or investigation against public servant undertaken by him:
Provided that the State Government may withhold the production of any record or document relating to affairs of the State on grounds of security or in public interest in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 or the Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923.