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

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.