Section 7(1)(a) in The Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2012
(a)the aircraft or any parts or contents thereof may be removed or interfered with so far as may be necessary by persons authorised to conduct search and rescue operations for the purpose of extricating persons or animals dead or alive, or preventing the destruction of the aircraft and its contents by fire or other cause or of preventing any damage or obstruction to the public or to air navigation or to other transport;