Section 6(2)(b) in The Life Insurance Corporation Act, 1956
(b)subject to the rules, if any, made by the Central Government in this behalf, to invest the funds of the Corporation in such manner as the Corporation may think fit and to take all such steps, as may be necessary or expedient for the protection or realisation of any investment, including the taking over of and administering any property offered as security for the investment until a suitable opportunity arises for its disposal;