Secrecy of preliminary inquiry or investigation

Every preliminary inquiry or investigation under this Act shall be conducted in private and, in particular, the identity of the complainant and the public functionary affected by the preliminary inquiry or investigation shall not be disclosed to the public or the press or published in any manner before or during the preliminary inquiry or investigation. Provided that the Lokayukta or Upa- Lokayukta may in his discretion, for the reasons to be recorded in writing, allow the publication or proceeding of his investigation or a part thereof at any stage of the proceedings.