Power of the Lokayukta to give directions to prevent destruction of records during preliminary inquiry

Power of the Lokayukta to give directions to prevent destruction of records during preliminary inquiry 33. The Lokayukta may, in 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 -

1. (a) to protect such document or record from destruction or damage; or
2. (b) to prevent the public servant from altering or seseting such document or record; or
3. (c) to prevent the public servant from transferring or alienating any assets allegedly acquired by him through corrupt means.