Power to make Rules

1. The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this Act. Provided that such rules shall be made only in consultation and with the approval of Lokpal.
2. In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, such rules may provide for .-
• the allowance and pensions payable to and other conditions of service of the Chairperson and members of Lokpal;
• the powers of a Civil Court which may be exercised by the Lokpal under clause (h) of sub-section (2) of section 11;
• the salary, allowances, recruitment and other conditions of service of the staff and employees of the Lokpal;
• any other matter for which rules have to be made are necessary under this Act.
3. Any rule made under this Act may be made with retrospective effect and when such a rule is made the reasons for making the rule shall be specified in a Statement laid before both Houses of the Parliament.