(1) The investigating
authority may, in course of investigations and inquiries into offenses
punishable under this Act, ask any government body or public institution
or any person for cooperation as may be necessary and it shall be the duty of
such body, institution or person to cooperate as and when required.
(2) The investigating authority may, in course of conducting
investigation and inquiries into offenses of corruption under this Act,
take the help of police force as well. While engaging police personnel in
the work, the order issued by the investigating authority shall, with regard
to the police, be equivalent to the order of the concerned Inspector General
of Police.
(3) The investigation officer may ask the police officer or
police personnel subordinate to him/her for help. It shall be the duty of the
concerned police officer or personnel to assist him/her in case the investigation
officer requires such assistance.
(4) In case the investigating authority deems it fit that because of
the very nature of the offence under investigation and inquiry, it is
necessary to consult an expert engaged in any agency to be involved in such
investigation and inquiry; the investigating authority may ask the
concerned body to make such expert available on a temporary
assignment for a specific period of time, and in case such a demand is
made, such body shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the prevailing
laws, make available the concerned expert.