The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
26. Search and seizure.
1. If the
Lokpal has reason to believe that any document which, in its opinion, shall be
useful for, or relevant to, any investigation under this Act, are secreted in
any place, it may authorise any agency (including the Delhi Special Police
Establishment) to whom the investigation has been given to search for and to
seize such documents.
2. If the
Lokpal is satisfied that any document seized under sub-section (1 ) may
be used as evidence for the purpose of any investigation under this Act and
that it shall be necessary to retain the document in its custody or in the
custody of such officer as may be authorised, it may so retain or direct such
authorised officer to retain such document till the completion of such
investigation:
Provided that where any document is required to be returned, the
Lokpal or the authorised officer may return the same after retaining copies of
such document duly authenticated.