Search and seizure

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Statutory text

(1) If the Lokayukta has reason to believe that any document which, in his opinion, would be useful for or relevant to any preliminary inquiry under this Act, is secreted in any place, he may authorise any agency to which the work of investigation has been assigned, to search for and seize such documents.
(2) If the Lokayukta is satisfied that any document seized under sub-section
(1) may be used as evidence for the purpose of any investigation under this Act and that it is necessary to retain such document in his custody or in the custody of such officer as may be authorised, he may so retain such document or direct such authorised officer to retain them until the completion of such investigation:

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