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

The Lokayukta may, in discharge of its functions under this Act, issue appropriate direction 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.