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THE LOKPAL AND LOKAYUKTAS ACT, 2013 · CHAPTER VIII POWERS OF LOKPAL

Section 33 — Power of Lokpal to give directions to prevent destruction of records during preliminary inquiry

The Lokpal may, in the discharge of its functions under this Act, issue appropriate directions to a public servant entrusted with the preparation or custody of any document or record—
(a)to protect such document or record from destruction or damage; or
(b)to prevent the public servant from altering or secreting such document or record; or
(c)to prevent the public servant from transferring or alienating any assets allegedly acquired by him through corrupt means.