Initiation of investigation

(5) If any question arises as to whether he has jurisdiction to investigate any case or class of cases under this Act, the Ombudsman may apply to the Supreme Court for a declaration determining that questi1on. (6) The fact that an action is commenced in any court in connection with a matter under investigation by the Ombudsman shall not, unless the court otherwise directs, preclude such investigation. 13. An investigation pursuant to section 12 of this Act may be undertaken by the Ombudsman on his own initiative or on a complaint made to him pursuant to section 14 of this Act.