Establishment of the institution of Lokpal and appointment of Lokpal

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1. There shall be an institution known as Lokpal which shall consist of one Chairperson and ten members along with its officers and employees. The Lokpal shall be headed by its Chairperson. 
2. The Chairperson and members of Lokpal shall be selected in such manner as laid down in this Act.
3. A person appointed as Chairperson or member of Lokpal shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe before the President, an oath or affirmation in the form as prescribed.
4. The Government shall appoint the Chairperson and members of the first Lokpal and set up the institution with all its logistics and assets within six months of enactment of this Act.
5. The Government shall fill up a vacancy of the Chairperson or a member caused due to

• Retirement, 3 months before the member or the Chairperson retires. 
• Any other unforeseen reason, within a month of such vacancy.

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