Section 33 of The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 View Chapter 8

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.