Section 40: Powers of Lokayukta to give directions to prevent destruction of records during preliminary inquiry.

The Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2023.State Act of Maharashtra · Act 46 of 2025

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.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2023.
Section	40
Marginal note	Powers of Lokayukta to give directions to prevent destruction of records during preliminary inquiry.
Jurisdiction	State of Maharashtra
Status	In force as published by the source

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