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Part II · Investigation Into Proceeds of Crime, Restraint And Seizure

59. Preservation of information

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails. Open the official Sinhala text, official PDF on documents.gov.lk

(1)

Where an Investigation Officer is satisfied -

(a)

that any information or data stored in any electronic device is reasonably required for the purposes of an investigation under this Act; and

(b)

that there is a risk that such information or data may be lost, destroyed, modified or rendered inaccessible, such Investigation Officer may by written notice require the person in control of such electronic device to ensure that the information or data be preserved for such a period not exceeding thirty days as may be specified in such notice.

(2)

On an application made to a Magistrate, the period for which the information or data is to be preserved may be extended for such further period.

Part III

Judicial Freezing of Proceeds of Crime

Part IV

Protection, Preservation and Management of Proceeds of Crime

Part V

Proceeds of Crime Management authority

Part VI

Forfeiture of Frozen Proceeds of Crime And Related Proceedings

Part VII

Civil Remedy For Victims Of Crime

Part VIII

Disposal Of Forfeited Proceeds Of Crime And The Utilization Of The Value Derived Thereof

Part IX

Victims Of Crime Reparation Trust Fund

Part X

International Cooperation

Part XI

Miscellaneous Provisions

Schedules