Section 4. Term of office and conditions of service of Ombudsman.

(1) The Ombudsman shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office : Provided that Ombudsman shall not hold office after he has attained the age of seventy years : Provided further that the Ombudsman may,–– (a) by writing under his hand addressed to the 1[Lieutenant Governor], resign his office ; and (b) be removed from office in the manner provided in section 5. (2) The Ombudsman shall be entitled to pay and allowances as admissible to a Judge of 2[the State High Court]. (3) On expiry of his term of office as Ombudsman, he shall not be eligible for re-appointment as Ombudsman or for further appointment to any office of profit under the Government or in any corporation, company, society or university owned, controlled or financed by the Government.