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 so as,- (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.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>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 so as,-<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(<i>a</i>) to protect such document or record from destruction or damage; or<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><i>(b)</i> to prevent the public servant from altering or secreting such document or record; or<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(<i>c</i>) to prevent the public servant from transferring or alienating any assets allegedly acquired by him through corrupt means. <br>