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(1) Where any prisoner fails without sufficient cause to observe any of the conditions on, or subject to, which his sentence was remitted or suspended, or he was released on parole or furlough, the competent authority may cancel such order granting remission, suspension, or parole or furlough, and (a) if the prisoner is at large, he shall be arrested by any police officer without a warrant and remanded to undergo the unexpired portion of his sentence; and (b) shall, on conviction by a Court, be punishable, in addition to the sentence he is undergoing, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both. (2) No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable sub- section (1) except with the previous sanction of the Government or the authority which ordered the suspension remission, parole, or furlough, as the case may be. :20: CHAPER XII SAFE CUSTODY AND SECURITY OF PRISONERS Liability to provide safe custody and security of prisoners