Section 33: Power of Lokpal to give directions to prevent destruction of records during preliminary inquiry

Q: What does Section 33 of The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (TLLA) deal with?

Section 33 TLLA pertains to "Power of Lokpal to give directions to prevent destruction of records during preliminary inquiry". It is part of the The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 33 of The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (TLLA) governs power of Lokpal to give directions to prevent destruction of records during preliminary inquiry. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 33 TLLA still in force?

Yes, Section 33 of the The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 33 TLLA?

धारा 33 TLLA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. Section 33 of The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (TLLA) governs power of Lokpal to give directions to prevent destruction of records during preliminary inquiry. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 33 TLLA?

Dhara 33 TLLA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 33 of The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (TLLA) governs power of Lokpal to give directions to prevent destruction of records during preliminary inquiry. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 33 of The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013?

Cite as: "Section 33, The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (TLLA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, 2013, § 33 (India).

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The Lokpal may, in the 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—

to protect such document or record from destruction or damage; or
to prevent the public servant from altering or secreting such document or record; or
to prevent the public servant from transferring or alienating any assets allegedly acquired by him through corrupt means.