The Haryana Prisons Rules 2022

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S. 1(1) These rules may be called the Haryana Prison Rules, 2022
S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022, including "adolescent prisoner," "adult prisoner," and "aftercare service."
S. 3The section classifies prisons and mandates high-security enclosures for high-risk prisoners in central and district prisons.
S. 4(1) The Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, notify the prisons to be called the central prison
S. 5Section establishes district prisons for initial prisoner commitment, vocational training, and industrial units for convict work.
S. 6Section 6 allows the government to establish maximum security prisons for high-risk prisoners like terrorists and violent offenders.
S. 7The section allows the government to designate certain prisons as special prisons for specific prisoner classes.
S. 8(1) The Government shall establish such number of sub-prisons, as may be necessary at Sub Divisional level
S. 9(1) The Government may declare any central prison to be a district prison for all or any purposes
S. 10Section 10 establishes the appointment of a Director General and other senior officials to oversee prison management in Haryana.
S. 11Section 11 outlines the organizational structure of the Haryana Prisons headquarters, including various wings and staff.
S. 12Section 12 outlines the organizational hierarchy and roles within the Haryana Prisons Department headquarters.
S. 13Section establishes an Information Technology wing and an Intelligence and Security Wing in Haryana prisons for IT system maintenance and security oversight.
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S. 15Section 15 outlines the Director General's role, responsibilities, and powers in managing and overseeing Haryana's prisons and correctional services.
S. 16Section 16 outlines the roles and responsibilities of senior prison officials in assisting the Director General in administration, policy formulation, and inmate welfare.
S. 17Section 17 assigns the Chief Probation and Welfare Officer to oversee prisoner rehabilitation, welfare activities, and vocational training in Haryana prisons.
S. 18Section establishes Range Offices in the prison department, headed by Deputy Inspector General, with jurisdiction and functions determined by the Government.
S. 19Section 19 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 outlines the staffing structure and roles for prison management and security.
S. 20The section requires the Main Gate in-charge to verify a prisoner's details against their warrant before admission.
S. 21Section 21 mandates a reception center in every prison for initial study and segregation of newly admitted prisoners for up to 72 hours.
S. 22Section 22 outlines the procedure for admitting prisoners, including searches, medical exams, and orientation to prison rules.
S. 23Section 23 restricts prisoner admissions to after 6:30 PM except for specific cases like under trial females and males for identification parades.
S. 24Section 24 outlines the requirements for admitting prisoners into Haryana prisons, including lawful warrants and specific documents.
S. 25Section 25 mandates orientation programs for newly admitted prisoners to inform them of prison rules, rights, duties, and daily routines.
S. 26Section 26 establishes a committee to classify and monitor security for prisoners, reviewing their category weekly based on crime details and past history.
S. 27Section 27 mandates thorough searches of prisoners upon admission using various detection methods, ensuring privacy and dignity, with invasive searches requiring higher authority.
S. 28Section 28 mandates removal of unauthorized prisoner property, allows minor female ornaments, and deposits prisoner money into welfare accounts.
S. 29Section 29 mandates the entry of all items taken from prisoners in a property register and requires the receiving official's signature.
S. 30Section 30 mandates separate admission registers for different prisoner types and medical exams upon entry.
S. 31Section mandates health screening and special medical examinations for prisoners on admission, excluding juveniles and mentally ill individuals.
S. 32Section 32 outlines procedures for refusing admission of prisoners with invalid warrants and handling doubts about warrant legality.
S. 33Section 33 outlines the examination, signing, and handling of warrants for prisoner commitments in Haryana prisons.
S. 34When a warrant is returned for correction, its photocopy/digital record shall be retained
S. 35Section 35 mandates the Superintendent to refer unresolved matters to the District and Sessions Judge and detain prisoners under specified conditions if the reference is pending.
S. 36Section 36 mandates the Deputy Superintendent to submit admission registers and prisoner warrants to the Superintendent within 48 hours for approval and property acknowledgment.
S. 37Section 37 allocates prison work based on prisoner's medical fitness and skills, not caste or class.
S. 38Section 38 mandates the Superintendent to mark prisoners as "Unidentified" and facilitates efforts to identify them through police and visitor communications.
S. 39Undertrial prisoners and convicted prisoners shall be classified as per the classification laid out in Chapter 5 of the
S. 40Section 40 mandates notifying relevant police superintendents about a prisoner's release and recording the sentence details.
S. 41Section 41 outlines the process for calculating and recording the release dates of convicts in Haryana prisons.
S. 42Section 42 details the documentation and organization of prisoners' release warrants and related records in Haryana prisons.
S. 43Every prisoner shall be required to take bath and wash his clothes thoroughly
S. 44Section 44 mandates reading and displaying prison conduct rules to and for prisoners.
S. 45Section 45 classifies prisoners based on crime severity, behavior, and threat level, prohibiting classification by socio-economic status or ethnicity.
S. 46Section 46 mandates the separation of different types of prisoners in Haryana prisons based on gender, age, status, and security category.
S. 47Section 47 mandates the creation and maintenance of detailed history-tickets for each prisoner upon admission, including personal, criminal, and accommodation details.
S. 48Section 48 mandates medical officers to record detailed health and medical history of prisoners upon admission and throughout their stay.
S. 49Section 49 details the mandatory entries in a prisoner's history-ticket, including admission, clothing, work assignments, and remission details.
S. 50Section 50 mandates the Superintendent to record specific details on each convict's history-ticket, including special orders, punishments, and parole approvals.
S. 51Section 51 mandates prisoners' history-tickets with unique IDs to be kept, transferred, and shown as directed by the Director General.
S. 52The history-ticket of every prisoner shall be retained digitally with his other record
S. 53Section 53 records and digitally stores all items removed from prisoners upon admission and requires Superintendents to sign any changes.
S. 54Section 54 mandates prisoners to be shown their belongings list upon admission, with digital records stored and verified upon release.
S. 55Section 55 governs the handling of items received from or sent to prisoners upon their admission to prison.
S. 56Section 56 outlines procedures for managing prisoners' personal items, including disposal of perishable or damaged items, destruction of contaminated clothing, and retention of basic personal belongings.
S. 57Section 57 mandates prisoners' belongings to be cleaned, bundled, labeled, and stored according to the prisoner's sentence details.
S. 58(1) All items of a prisoner shall be handed over to him at the time of release from the prison
S. 59Section 59 mandates transferring prisoners' money and items to new prisons, except for certain items for specific prisoners.
S. 60Section 60 prohibits accepting items for transferred prisoners but allows informing the tenderer of the new prison and handing items to nominees or family members.
S. 61The Superintendent can transfer a prisoner's money or items to a specified person, but may keep some for travel expenses.
S. 62Section 62 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates confiscation of prohibited items found with prisoners and credits the government with proceeds.
S. 63Section retains escaped prisoner's belongings for a year; unclaimed items are handed to police if not recaptured.
S. 64Section 64 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 governs the distribution of a deceased prisoner's belongings to nominated heirs or claimants.
S. 65Section 65 regulates the removal and locking up of prisoners in cells during the day and night.
S. 66(1) All movements of prisoners shall be conducted in an orderly and regular manner, under strict control
S. 67Every prisoner shall obey every order issued to him by any officer of the prison or convict officer
S. 68Section outlines the morning routine for prisoners, including waking up, bedding arrangement, and headcount by officials.
S. 69The working hours of prisons shall ordinarily be as follows, namely: - A
S. 70Section 70 provides for serving tea with minor snacks to prisoners after morning routine.
S. 71Section 71 mandates prisoners to follow commands and signals when moving within the prison, except during meals, work, or inspection.
S. 72Section 72 mandates prisoners to salute superior officers and follow commands to halt, rise, or resume work.
S. 73Section 73 directs prisoners to wash after meals, then march to work in groups assigned by officers.
S. 74Every prisoner going for work shall carry his working dress and utensils for tea and water
S. 75Section 75 mandates that work-shed gates be locked after prisoners enter, with keys held by senior officers, and ensures access to urinals and latrines at all times.
S. 76Section ensures prisoners have access to sanitation facilities and reports irregularities in latrine use.
S. 77Section 77 outlines the sequence of events during meal distribution in Haryana prisons, including complaint handling and post-meal procedures.
S. 78Section 78 outlines the daily routine and work schedule for prisoners in Haryana prisons.
S. 79Section 79 restricts prisoners from leaving their sleeping berths or visiting other barrack areas without officer permission.
S. 80Section 80 outlines inspection procedures for prisoners, requiring them to stand orderly and not leave their place to complain.
S. 81Section 81 allows prisoners to report urgent complaints to officers during their rounds and mandates weekly clothing washing.
S. 82All prisoners shall wash their clothing regularly and maintain good hygiene
S. 83Section 83 allows prisoners exempt from labor to either rest in wards or exercise in yards or participate in games and yoga.
S. 84(1) No undue interference with the religion or caste affiliations of prisoners shall be permitted
S. 85Section 85 mandates regular hair trimming for prisoners, with exceptions for Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, and female prisoners based on religious and health considerations.
S. 86Section 86 restricts communication with prisoners to authorized personnel and limits internal movement.
S. 87Section 87 allows prisons to be divided into secure areas to restrict internal movements.
S. 88Section allows Superintendent to use restraints for prisoner custody, pending judge approval, with immediate use allowed for up to 48 hours.
S. 89Section 89 allows the use of handcuffs as punishment for prison offenses, with specific duration and interval rules.
S. 90(1) The following classes of fetters may be used in prison, namely: – (a) link-fetters composed of a chain and ankle
S. 91Section 91 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 guarantees prisoners human dignity, basic minimum needs, and protection from abuse.
S. 92Section 92 outlines duties prisoners must follow upon admission, including obeying prison authorities, avoiding communication with unauthorized individuals, and refraining from gambling or damaging property.
S. 93Section 93 classifies certain acts as minor prison offences when committed by prisoners.
S. 94Section 94 lists minor prison offenses including failing to maintain discipline, creating alarm, disobeying food orders, and neglecting cleanliness.
S. 95Section 95 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 lists major prison offenses including endangering prison security, self-harm, and assaulting others.
S. 96Section 96 outlines punishments for minor and major prison offenses, including warnings, forfeiture of privileges, and community service.
S. 97Section 97 outlines the procedure for the Superintendent to award punishment to prisoners for major prison offenses, ensuring due process and judicial review.
S. 98Section 98 mandates medical officer's examination before executing physical punishments on prisoners.
S. 99The Superintendent must post a notice in Hindi and English listing prohibited acts and penalties inside the prison.
S. 100Section 100 lists prohibited items in Haryana prisons, including alcohol, unauthorized tobacco, weapons, and electronic devices, unless permitted by the Superintendent.
S. 101Section 101 outlines the process for handling prison rule infringements, including admonishment, punishment, and record-keeping in both physical and digital formats.
S. 102Section 102 details the process for recording and managing the expiry of prisoner punishments in the prison diary.
S. 103The Superintendent shall present a detailed report on the punishments inflicted to the Director General quarterly
S. 104Section 104 authorizes prison officers to arrest and hand over individuals caught attempting to introduce prohibited items into a prison.
S. 105Section 105 establishes a grievance redressal system in Haryana prisons, including complaint boxes and a committee to address prisoner complaints.
S. 106Section 106 outlines the conditions and purposes for granting remission to prisoners as an incentive for good conduct.
S. 107Section 107 establishes a remission committee in each prison with specific officer roles and meeting functions.
S. 108Section 108 outlines the functions and meetings of the remission committee in Haryana prisons.
S. 109Section 109 outlines various types of remissions for prisoners in Haryana, including ordinary, annual good conduct, special, and government remissions.
S. 110Section 110 grants ordinary remission for eligible prisoners by the Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent.
S. 111Section 111 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 outlines the eligibility criteria for prisoners to earn ordinary remission based on their sentence length, health, and participation in institutional activities.
S. 112Section 112 specifies cases where ordinary remission of prison sentences in Haryana is not granted.
S. 113Section 113 outlines the criteria and scale for granting ordinary remission to convicted prisoners based on good conduct and participation in prison activities.
S. 114Section 114 allows forfeiture of remission for prisoners convicted of offenses committed during confinement or temporary release.
S. 115Section 115 allows the Director General and Superintendent to suspend a prisoner's remission for up to one and six months respectively for major prison offenses.
S. 116Section 116 outlines the calculation and eligibility criteria for ordinary and good conduct remission for prisoners in Haryana.
S. 117Section 117 awards additional good conduct remission to prisoners who commit no prison offences for one to three years.
S. 118Section 118 outlines the process for awarding ordinary remission to prisoners on a quarterly basis based on conduct and work performance.
S. 119Section 119 outlines the schedule and recording process for granting ordinary and good conduct remission to prisoners.
S. 120Section 120 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 prohibits ordinary remission for the month of release but allows Annual Good Conduct Remission and adjusted remission if needed.
S. 121Section 121 awards remission to prisoners transferred from other states and those sentenced by court martial.
S. 122Section 122 provides for remission of sentences for prisoners tried by court-martial as per relevant Act and Ministry of Home Affairs orders.
S. 123Section 123 allows prison authorities to grant special remission to prisoners for cooperation, preventing escapes, assisting in emergencies, and outstanding contributions.
S. 124(1) Remission granted by the President or the Governor or appropriate Government shall be called government remission
S. 125Section 125 limits total remission for prisoners to one-fourth of their sentence, with Director General's approval for up to one-third.
S. 126Section 126 converts remission days into months and days for calculating prisoner release dates, with adjustments if sentences change.
S. 127No life convict shall be released unless ordered so by the State Government
S. 128Section 128 records remission earned by a released prisoner in the warrant and admission register, signed by the Superintendent.
S. 129Section 129 details the transfer of prisoners' remission records between prisons and responsibilities of receiving prisons.
S. 130Section 130 mandates the preparation and digital recording of remission sheets for prisoners eligible for remission.
S. 131Section 131 mandates posting Hindi translations of remission rules and maintaining remission sheets in prisons.
S. 132Section 132 secures and retains remission sheets for a year post-release, barring prisoner access.
S. 133Section 133 mandates monthly generation and verification of remission reports for eligible prisoners' release.
S. 134Superintendent must annually report to Director General on special remissions and rewards given to prisoners over fifteen days.
S. 135Section 135 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 provides for special remission for prisoners who exceed their assigned labor tasks.
S. 136Section 136 mandates gratuity for convicts at minimum wage rate, with deductions as decided by the government.
S. 137Section 137 details the process for calculating and recording a prisoner's release date in Haryana Prisons.
S. 138Section 138 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 details the calculation of a prisoner's sentence duration and release date.
S. 139Section 139 outlines the order and maximum duration of a prisoner's sentences, ensuring compliance with commitment warrants.
S. 140(1) Imprisonment for life means imprisonment for the whole of the natural life
S. 141Section 141 excludes bail or suspended sentence periods from prison sentence calculation unless recommitted, except for those under section 122 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
S. 142Section 142 specifies the method for calculating the release date when a period is excluded from a prison sentence.
S. 143Section 143 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 specifies how modified or new sentences affect the starting date of imprisonment.
S. 145Section 145 specifies the date of release for prisoners when consecutive sentences are set aside on appeal.
S. 146Section 146 calculates release date for prisoners serving consecutive sentences as if all terms were one.
S. 147Section 147 details procedures for receiving and acknowledging court-imposed fine intimations in Haryana prisons.
S. 148(1) The Superintendent is authorized to receive fines tendered at the prison
S. 149Section 149 allows recovery of fines even after full imprisonment term, with Superintendent accepting full fine if tendered.
S. 150Section 150 details the process for recording a prisoner's fine payment and its official documentation.
S. 151Section 151 details the procedure for notifying prison superintendents when a fine is paid after a prisoner's admission.
S. 152Section 152 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates that sentences in default of fine run consecutively and are executed after all substantive sentences.
S. 153Section 153 adjusts a prisoner's release date based on the payment or non-payment of a fine.
S. 154Section 154 calculates remission in calendar months for prisoners paying part of their fine, converting fractions to days.
S. 155Section 155 mandates notification and record-keeping for prisoners transferred with pending fines.
S. 156Section 156 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates detention in prison for failing to furnish security after completing a sentence, without a formal warrant.
S. 157Section 157 details how the suspension of a sentence affects prison treatment and sentence computation for appellants.
S. 158Section 158 excludes time spent in police custody post-escape from original prison sentence and adjusts release dates.
S. 159Section 159 states that prior prison time counts towards a new sentence after retrial unless specifically excluded.
S. 160Section 160 outlines the process for remanding prisoners awaiting retrial after appellate court annulment.
S. 161Section 161 details procedures for notifying prison superintendents and prisoners of appeal or sentence confirmation decisions.
S. 162Section 162 mandates the Superintendent to confirm receipt of any orders and inform prisoners of appeal outcomes.
S. 163Section 163 mandates fresh warrants for prisoners when their sentences are reversed or modified on appeal, detailing specific procedures for High Court decisions.
S. 164Section 164 calculates a prisoner's release date by adding bail or escape days to their sentence term.
S. 165Section 165 specifies that a foreigner's detention under the Foreigners Act counts separately from any prison sentence imposed.
S. 166Section 166 reviews convicts' warrants at key points to confirm and adjust probable release dates.
S. 167Section 167 mandates prisoners to notify their intended post-release residence and updates, and requires Superintendents to report this to police.
S. 168Section 168 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates careful identification and approval by prison officials before prisoner release, with final discharge orders signed by the Superintendent.
S. 169Section 169 mandates prompt forwarding of prisoner release warrants to the current prison via approved means and special messenger.
S. 170Section 170 records remission, warrant, and health details upon prisoner release.
S. 171The Medical Officer must record prisoners' health and weight upon release in specified registers.
S. 172Section 172 regulates prisoner release times and conditions, allowing exceptions for urgent administrative needs and prioritizing timely releases per court orders.
S. 173Section 173 mandates prisoners to return clean prison clothes and present themselves to the Deputy Superintendent before release.
S. 174If the date, on which any prisoner is to be released falls on a prison holiday, such prisoner should be released a day
S. 175Section 175 specifies that prisoners can only be released upon receiving court orders via official email or a designated court employee, with procedures for handling doubts about release orders.
S. 176Section 176 ensures prisoners are detained pending verification of release orders and appeals are filed for doubtful legality.
S. 177Section 177 provides a certificate and report on a prisoner's conduct and industry upon release, with optional inclusion of character assessment.
S. 178Section 178 ensures prisoners receive all their belongings upon release, with compensation for any missing items.
S. 179Section provides for clothing supply to prisoners upon release, at government expense or at cost if they can afford it.
S. 180Section 180 provides that prisoners without sufficient funds receive fare for home via cheapest transport, except for female prisoners.
S. 181Section 181 of The Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates informing female prisoners' families of release dates and arranging female escorts or NariNiketan placement if no family member is available.
S. 182Section 182 outlines the process for releasing prisoners on bail as per appellate court warrants and handling personal bonds for released prisoners.
S. 183Section 183 details the procedures for returning prisoners' warrants upon release, death, or completion of sentences.
S. 184Section 184 details procedures for handling prisoners' warrants when their sentences are appealed.
S. 185Section 185 outlines procedures for handling prisoners whose sentences are reversed, modified, or confirmed on appeal.
S. 186Section allows prisoners with serious illness to continue treatment in prison until declared fit for release.
S. 187(1) Premature release is a privilege granted to the convicted prisoners by the Government
S. 188Section 188 informs prisoners of appeal/revision deadlines and provides facilities for filing, with Superintendents noting reasons for late submissions.
S. 189Section 189 specifies the limitation periods for filing appeals or revisions in Haryana Prisons Rules 2022.
S. 190Section 190 allows for delay in appeals or revisions with a request for forgiveness and an interview.
S. 191Section 191 allows prisoners to privately meet legal counsel for appeal preparation, out of prison official's hearing.
S. 192Section 192 ensures prisoners in custody receive free legal services and necessary documents for appeals or revisions if they have no support.
S. 193Section 193 outlines procedures for prisoners to appeal or file revisions when they lack a relative or agent, detailing roles of the Superintendent and legal aid counsel.
S. 194Section 194 mandates the maintenance of an appeal register and ensures timely disposal of appeals and revisions by convict section officials.
S. 195Section 195 allows convicts to authorize others to file appeals or legal counsel, with document attestation limited to judicial purposes.
S. 196Section 196 mandates the Superintendent to inform the Sessions Judge about prisoner appeals to the High Court.
S. 197Section 197 specifies that a prisoner's petition to the Supreme Court must include a certified copy of the appealed judgment and necessary documents.
S. 198Section 198 ensures prisoners who decline appeals or revisions must confirm in writing, witnessed by two fellow prisoners, and the Deputy Superintendent records this.
S. 199Section 199 restricts prisoner transfers during appeal or revision periods, except for specific orders, and requires notifying the appellate court of transfers.
S. 200Section 200 forwards appeals from transferred prisoners to the current prison superintendent for processing.
S. 201Section 201 outlines procedures for updating prisoners on appeal status and handling amended warrants.
S. 202Section 202 outlines procedures for notifying courts and transferring prisoners regarding appeals, revisions, and commutations of sentences.
S. 203Section 203 allows prisoners to petition the government for clemency with reasonable facilities and required documents.
S. 204Section 204 allows prison superintendents to permit and forward urgent prisoner petitions to specified government authorities, excluding the High Court.
S. 205Section 205 allows prisoners to send petitions to high officials, but the Director General can withhold them if they're false or offensive.
S. 206Section 206 mandates notifying convicts and their families of rejected mercy petitions by the President or Governor.
S. 207Section 207 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 allows prisoners to have weekly interviews with family, relatives, or legal counsel, subject to good conduct and security conditions.
S. 208Section 208 allows the Superintendent to grant special interviews and permits family member hospital visits under certain conditions.
S. 209Every person desiring to hold an interview shall furnish his identity proof and present himself to be searched and phot
S. 210Section 210 outlines the process for scheduling and conducting prisoner interviews in Haryana prisons.
S. 211Section 211 mandates interviews in a designated prison area near the main gate, with a superintendent's written permission for exceptions.
S. 212Section 212 mandates that prisoner interviews must occur in the presence of a prison officer, and terrorist interviews must involve an intelligence or police officer.
S. 213The conversation at the interviews shall ordinarily be in Vernacular, English, or Hindi
S. 214The section allows the Superintendent to adjust interview duration and mandates prisoner searches before and after interviews.
S. 215Every prisoner shall be carefully searched before and after an interview
S. 216Suitable waiting rooms may be provided in every prison to enable visitors to wait for their turn for interview
S. 217The Superintendent can permit prisoners to communicate with family under supervision, barring those with bad conduct.
S. 218The Superintendent can deny prisoner interviews if deemed not in public interest or for other valid reasons, recording refusal reasons.
S. 219Section 219 allows prison superintendents to revoke privileges and impose further restrictions on prisoners who misuse communication privileges.
S. 220Section 220 regulates the examination and delivery of letters to prisoners, allowing the Superintendent to withhold or modify them for security reasons.
S. 221Section 221 allows withholding letters for prisoners not entitled to receive them, with delivery or return based on Superintendent's decision.
S. 222A prisoner may retain any letter which has been delivered to him under due authority unless the Superintendent otherwis
S. 224Section 224 ensures prisoners' confidential legal counsel communications are delivered unexamined.
S. 225Every interview between a prisoner and his legal counsel shall take place within sight, but out of hearing, of a staff
S. 226Section 226 outlines guidelines for prisoner interviews, correspondence, and photography within Haryana prisons.
S. 227Allows well-known religious preachers to visit prison for religious services on festivals, subject to superintendent's approval and conditions.
S. 228Section 228 allows religious preachers to visit seriously ill or death row prisoners, but not others.
S. 229Section 229 regulates communication and visits to foreign national prisoners, including yoga or skill development instructors.
S. 230Section allows qualified instructors to visit prison with permission to conduct programs, subject to Director General's conditions.
S. 231Section 231 allows prisoners or detenues who are legislators to communicate with their respective House Speaker or Chairperson.
S. 232Section 232 mandates high-risk prisoners be kept in separate high-security enclosures or prisons, with cellular accommodation and modern security equipment.
S. 233Section 233 mandates modern security equipment, communication systems, and video conferencing for high security prison enclosures.
S. 234Section 234 assigns the Superintendent responsibility for high security enclosure security and rule implementation.
S. 235Section 235 outlines various purposes for using prison cells, including solitary confinement, medical observation, and segregation of high-risk prisoners.
S. 236Section 236 allows one prisoner per cell, permits one attendant for seriously ill prisoners, and up to five in special orders.
S. 237Guards must stay within hearing of prisoners to attend to their lawful needs and prevent forbidden acts.
S. 238Section mandates prisoners' details to be displayed on cell doors for transparency.
S. 239Section 239 mandates strict security protocols for high security enclosures, including thorough prisoner searches, regular cell checks, and X-ray screening of materials entering the area.
S. 240Section 240 mandates regular prisoner visits by guards and daily checks of high security enclosures by senior officers.
S. 241Section 241 mandates immediate reporting and response to prisoner sickness, involving control room, executive, and medical staff.
S. 242(1) Keys of locks of the cell, yard doors shall always be carried by the staff member entrusted with the duty
S. 243There shall be six-layer security system for the high security enclosure during night time
S. 244Section 244 mandates prisoners' bedding to be aired daily and cell cleanliness responsibility, with convict workers allowed access.
S. 245Section allows sweepers or convict workers to enter cells when accompanied by an officer.
S. 246Section 246 assigns high security convicts to labor tasks like cleanliness, with precautions to prevent escape.
S. 247Three convict officers shall be deputed in each row of cells to keep a constant watch on prisoners confined therein
S. 248(1) The Executive in charge of high security enclosure shall be an officer of the rank not below Assistant Superinten
S. 249Section 249 allows shifting Category-1 prisoners every six months and considers inter-state transfers for rule-breaking high-security prisoners.
S. 250Section 250 allows the Director General to transfer prisoners within Haryana, with court notification for undertrials transferred outside the court's jurisdiction.
S. 251Section 251 allows prisoner transfers within Haryana with Director General's approval for various reasons including overcrowding, medical needs, and rehabilitation.
S. 252Section 252 allows the transfer of prisoners between states for public interest and outlines procedures for undertrial prisoner transfers.
S. 253Section allows transfer of prisoners convicted in the same case to different prisons for discipline and order.
S. 254Section 254 allows the Superintendent to request transfer of dangerous prisoners for locality familiarity or discipline reasons, subject to Director General approval.
S. 255Section 255 restricts prisoner transfers from initial prison except to alleviate overcrowding or for other significant reasons, if they haven't appealed, are on bail, or unpaid fines.
S. 256Section 256 prohibits transferring prisoners under medical treatment unless a medical officer certifies they are fit for transfer.
S. 257Section 257 allows transfer of sick prisoners for health benefits, with necessary provisions for their journey.
S. 258Section 258 prohibits prisoner transfers during epidemics unless special sanction is obtained and precautions are taken to prevent infection.
S. 259Section 259 prohibits prisoner transfers without receiving confirmation from the proposed prison's superintendent and requires informing relatives.
S. 260Whenever a prisoner is transferred from a prison, intimation of such transfer shall be sent to the family of the prison
S. 262Section 262 specifies documents to accompany prisoners during transfer and records for their remission.
S. 263Section 263 mandates the Superintendent to provide escort and receiving prison officials with detailed prisoner transfer information.
S. 264Section 264 details the sharing of specific prisoner information with escorts and authorities before transfers.
S. 265Section details procedure for returning unexecuted prisoner transfer orders to the Director General with reasons.
S. 266(1) A prison official shall accompany prisoners on transfer when their number exceeds twenty
S. 267Section 267 mandates written notice for prisoner transfers or court appearances, detailing escort requirements.
S. 268Section 268 mandates the provision of police escort and adequate security for prisoner transfers, court appearances, and hospital visits.
S. 269The Superintendent must verify and certify transfer details on a prisoner's warrant before transfer.
S. 270Section directs prison superintendent to transport prisoner to court upon order, keeping them detained until examined or released.
S. 271(1) The Director General shall, from time to time, fix the scale of diet for prisoners during transit
S. 272Section 272 mandates the prison department to cover all transfer costs for prisoners except police escort, ensuring separate classes during transit.
S. 273Section 273 mandates segregation of female, juvenile, and transgender prisoners from males and adults during transfer.
S. 274Section 274 ensures prisoners are searched daily during transit and prohibited from handling cash or private property.
S. 275Section 275 ensures prisoners are inspected, searched, and documented before transfer, with female prisoners searched by female staff.
S. 276Section 276 mandates the Superintendent to inform the receiving prison about prisoners' departure details.
S. 277Section 277 outlines the timing for prisoner transfers to ensure they arrive at the new prison before lock-up and preferably not on a prison holiday except Sunday.
S. 278Section 278 outlines the responsibilities of a warder during prisoner transfers, including managing rations, safeguarding prisoners' property, and ensuring their safety.
S. 279Section 279 ensures proper examination of prisoners' documents and property upon arrival, and care for sick prisoners during transit.
S. 280Section 280 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates separate transit treatment for sick prisoners and hospital transfer if unable to continue journey.
S. 281Section 281 mandates reporting and informing authorities and relatives when a prisoner dies during transit.
S. 283Section 283 mandates reporting escaped prisoner recapture to the Director General for lodging decisions.
S. 284Section 284 details the acknowledgment process for prisoners and their property upon transfer between Haryana prisons.
S. 287Section 287 mandates the Deputy Superintendent to count and verify prisoners, report any discrepancies, and record details on the receipt.
S. 288Deputy Superintendent (Administration) receives and records funds from escort officer, handling any discrepancies.
S. 289Section 289 ensures discrepancies in documents and articles during prisoner transit are reported to the transferring prison's Superintendent for action.
S. 290Section 290 mandates the Deputy Superintendent to inquire about prisoners' treatment and meals during transit, reporting any complaints to the Superintendent.
S. 291Section 291 mandates reporting breaches by escort officers to the Director General and district Superintendent of Police.
S. 292Section 292 mandates the Superintendent to transfer prisoners with the escort before dismissal, ensuring proper documentation and procedures.
S. 293Section 293 mandates prison superintendents to report convicted escapees to the Director General for transfer to another suitable prison.
S. 294Section 294 mandates reporting a prisoner's death to the District Judge and Police Station for action under criminal procedure and human rights guidelines.
S. 295(1) Whenever a death takes place in a prison, immediate notice shall be sent to the Superintendent and the Medical Of
S. 296Section 296 mandates the medical officer to record specific details of a prisoner's death and submit a report to the National Human Rights Commission and Director General.
S. 297Section 297 mandates the Superintendent to report on deceased prisoners' inquests to human rights commissions and relevant authorities.
S. 298The post mortem shall be done as per guidelines of the National Human Rights Commission and shall be video-filmed
S. 299Section 299 mandates strict control over dangerous items and drugs to prevent suicide and murder within prison premises.
S. 300Prisoners with apparent suicidal tendencies shall be carefully watched and not left alone in a cell
S. 301Section 301 mandates separate confinement for under trial prisoners who confess or turn approver, with no solitary confinement.
S. 302Section 302 mandates compliance with court or authority's special directions for undertrial prisoner separation to prevent communication with other prisoners.
S. 303Section 303 prohibits undertrial prisoners from altering their appearance for identification purposes.
S. 304Section 304 mandates prison officers to report undertrial prisoners' prior convictions to the Superintendent and requires local police to inform prison authorities of such prisoners' criminal history.
S. 305Section 305 mandates entries of additional pending cases against prisoners and court notifications on custody status.
S. 306Section 306 assigns under trial prisoner work to the in charge undertrial section, supervised by the Deputy Superintendent (Administration).
S. 307(1) An undertrial prisoner shall not be compelled to labour except by way of punishment
S. 308Section 308 mandates undertrial prisoners to engage in various daily activities, with refusal treated as disobedience.
S. 309(1) Prisoners may be produced before the Court in person or through electronic means
S. 310Section 310 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 governs the handling of personal property of undertrial and sentenced prisoners, including confiscation, return, and restrictions on items during transit.
S. 311Section 311 allows handcuffing of prisoners with court permission if they are suspected of escape or violence.
S. 312Section 312 mandates thorough searches of undertrial prisoners upon admission, court transport, and re-admission, and requires notice for discharge or bail release.
S. 313Section details procedures for recording under trial prisoner discharges or releases in Haryana Prisons.
S. 314Section 314 outlines procedures for the release of undertrial prisoners in Haryana, including scrutiny, identity checks, and record updates.
S. 315The Superintendent must monthly report to the District and Sessions Judge on undertrial prisoners detained over two weeks for offenses with up to seven years' maximum imprisonment.
S. 316The Superintendent must monthly report to the District Judge on undertrial prisoners admitted for bailable offenses in the previous week.
S. 317Section 317 allows seriously ill undertrial prisoners to be reported to the court for potential bail and exempts medically unfit prisoners from court appearances.
S. 318Section 318 allows transfer of undertrial prisoners to government medical facilities for health reasons, with police escort.
S. 319Section 319 establishes a committee to identify eligible under-trial prisoners for review after serving half their maximum sentence.
S. 320Section 320 allows courts to be held in prison for under-trial prisoners with minor offenses.
S. 321Section 321 mandates cross-referencing warrants for under trial prisoners in multiple cases to prevent release.
S. 322Section 322 mandates compliance with court or District Magistrate orders preventing under trial prisoner interviews, informing intending interviewers of such orders.
S. 323Section 323 mandates timely return of undertrial prisoners to prison after court sessions to avoid post-locking-up admission.
S. 324Section 324 mandates the state sending an under trial prisoner to another state for trial to arrange the escort and cover all related expenses.
S. 325Section 325 prohibits under trial prisoners from appearing in court for civil suits unless ordered by a District and Sessions Judge.
S. 326Section 326 restricts police below inspector rank from interrogating under trial prisoners without court authorization, requiring a prison officer of at least Sub-Assistant Superintendent rank to be present.
S. 327Section mandates simple imprisonment convicts to participate in daily activities unless they choose labor.
S. 328Section 328 regulates labor and wages for convicts sentenced to simple imprisonment in Haryana.
S. 329(1) Prisoners sentenced to simple imprisonment of three months or more shall be eligible for earning ordinary remissi
S. 330Every civil prisoner shall ordinarily be confined in the civil Prison
S. 331Section 331 integrates civil and criminal prisons under the same management and visitorship.
S. 332The Government shall, on a proposal from the Director General, specify the scale of subsistence allowance from time to
S. 333Section 333 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates monthly subsistence allowances for judgment-debtors in civil prisons, paid by the decree-holder and treated as suit costs.
S. 334In the event of civil prisoner falling sick, expenses of his treatment shall be borne by the decree holder
S. 335Section 335 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 allows for early release of civil prison detainees under specific conditions.
S. 336Section 336 covers medical diet costs for civil prisoners, with excess expenses covered by government allowance.
S. 337Section 337 allows courts to cancel or release judgment-debtors on health grounds, including serious illness or contagious diseases.
S. 338Section 338 of The Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 returns balance subsistence allowance to courts or decree-holders within a year.
S. 339(1) Civil prisoners shall not be compelled to labour except by way of punishment as prescribed in these rules
S. 340Section 340 applies other rules to civil prisoners unless they conflict with this chapter.
S. 341(1) There shall be such number of separate prisons for female prisoners as the Government may determine from time to t
S. 342Section 342 ensures female prisoners receive special facilities and equal access to work and education as male prisoners.
S. 344Section 344 mandates training for male staff working with female prisoners to address gender-specific needs and prevent misconduct.
S. 345Section 345 mandates a female warder to stay with a single female prisoner day and night, and allows the Superintendent to transfer her if needed.
S. 346Birth in prison shall be registered at the local birth registration office
S. 347Section 347 allows children up to six years old to stay with their mothers in prison, and can extend up to eight years with consent, while ensuring child's personal details and confidentiality are maintained.
S. 348Section 348 mandates provision of hygiene supplies and sufficient water for female prisoners and their children, with hair cutting requiring consent except for health reasons.
S. 349(1) A female Medical Officer shall be deputed in the prison housing female prisoners
S. 350(1) There shall be round-the-clock duty of female guarding personnel in the female enclosures
S. 351Section 351 restricts female prisoners' movement from their enclosure except for specific authorized reasons and mandates female staff accompaniment.
S. 352There shall be a separate kitchen for female prisoners as far as practicable
S. 353Section 353 ensures distinct locks for women's sections and specific key management for security and emergency access.
S. 354Section 354 allows female prisoners to keep minor ornaments but may restrict them for discipline, and mandates mirrors in their barracks.
S. 355Section 355 mandates organizing recreational activities and providing facilities for meditation and yoga for female prisoners, and establishes procedures for addressing complaints of sexual harassment.
S. 356Section mandates District Magistrate to form Internal Complaints Committees in prisons to address female prisoner sexual harassment complaints.
S. 357Section 357 establishes complaint boxes for female prisoners to safely submit complaints and requests, to be inspected and addressed by prison officials.
S. 358Section 358 defines prisoners with mental illness for commitment to prison under Haryana Prisons Rules 2022.
S. 359Section directs superintendent to apply for mentally ill prisoner's transfer to mental health facility.
S. 360Section 360 mandates transferring mentally ill prisoners to mental health facilities or prison psychiatric wards for treatment.
S. 361Section refers mentally ill prisoners to a Civil Surgeon and directs their transfer to a mental health facility if declared mentally ill.
S. 362Section 362 mandates the transfer of mentally ill prisoners to mental health establishments with necessary documents and police escort.
S. 363Section mandates female mentally ill prisoners to be accompanied by a female officer during transit to mental health facilities or to family.
S. 364Section 364 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates that mentally ill prisoners can only be transferred to mental health facilities if certain medical and facility readiness conditions are met.
S. 365In urgent cases i
S. 366The Medical officer must be present when a mentally ill prisoner is transferred to police escort, noting the details and informing the escort of the prisoner's condition.
S. 367Every prisoner with mental illness shall receive the ordinary prison diet unless the Medical Officer prescribes otherwi
S. 368Section 368 of The Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 allows time spent in a mental health facility to count as prison sentence time for mentally ill convicts.
S. 369Section 369 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates the transfer of cured mentally ill prisoners back to their original prison or nearest home prison.
S. 371Section 371 mandates re-admitted mentally ill prisoners to engage in suitable work based on medical advice.
S. 372Superintendent must report mentally ill prisoners annually and Medical Officer must send quarterly status reports to Mental Health Review Board.
S. 373Section 373 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 exempts mentally ill prisoners from punishment but allows necessary restraints, and regulates treatment for those observed for mental illness.
S. 374Section 374 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 directs handling mentally ill prisoners fit for defense under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
S. 375Section 375 details the procedures for executing death sentences in Haryana prisons, including confirmation by the High Court and execution protocols.
S. 376Section 376 details procedures for convicts under death sentence to appeal to the High Court and Supreme Court.
S. 379Section 379 delays execution of death sentences until appeals or mercy petitions are resolved and considered by the Governor and President.
S. 380(1) The words ‘Death Sentence’ shall be inserted before the address in all communication relating to capital sentence
S. 381Section 381 mandates searching and confiscating dangerous items from death row prisoners and treating them like other prisoners until appeals are exhausted.
S. 382Section 382 informs condemned prisoners of execution dates and rejection of mercy petitions, and notifies family members.
S. 383Section 383 mandates searching death row cells for weapons or suicide tools before housing condemned prisoners.
S. 384Section mandates daily searches of death row prisoners and their cells by the Assistant Superintendent, with specific protocols for female prisoners.
S. 385Prison clothing, bedding, and necessaries issued to condemned prisoners shall be of the same scale as that of other con
S. 386Allows temporary hiring of additional guards if permanent staff is insufficient to oversee condemned prisoners.
S. 387Section 387 specifies the number and duty hours of warders required to guard condemned prisoners in Haryana prisons.
S. 388Section 388 mandates that prison guards be armed and monitor prisoners, allowing only authorized personnel to approach them with proper authorization.
S. 389Section 389 specifies conditions for opening condemned prisoners' cells, including special security measures and unique lock use.
S. 390Section 390 regulates the limited outdoor time and strict supervision for condemned prisoners in Haryana prisons.
S. 391Section 391 mandates prison in-charges to frequently check condemned prisoners' cells and report any suspicious prisoner behavior or guard negligence.
S. 392(1) A prisoner under sentence of death shall be allowed the ordinary diet of a labouring convict
S. 393Section 393 allows condemned prisoners to access prison library books, purchase personal items, and have interviews with approved visitors.
S. 394Section 394 regulates the treatment and hospital transfers of condemned prisoners in Haryana prisons, requiring special sanction for any medical care.
S. 395Section 395 mandates the Superintendent to report delays in death sentence execution to the Sessions Judge and return the warrant for new date or amendment.
S. 396Section 396 mandates returning death sentence warrants for pregnant female prisoners to the Sessions Judge for further action under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
S. 397Section 397 allows postponement or commutation of a death sentence for pregnant female prisoners pending medical verification.
S. 398Section 398 postpones execution and may commute death sentence for pregnant female convicts.
S. 399Section 399 allows courts to obtain evidence from death row convicts in prison without requiring their physical presence.
S. 400Section 400 ensures execution arrangements and mental health evaluation for prisoners in Haryana.
S. 401Section mandates mental health evaluations for death row convicts and halts execution if deemed unfit, requiring a medical board review.
S. 402Section 402 mandates reporting and examination of mentally ill prisoners awaiting death sentence and details procedures for psychiatric observation and medical board assessment.
S. 403The following measures shall be adopted regarding the testing of rope and gallows, namely – (a) a Manila rope 2
S. 404Section 404 mandates specific officials to be present during execution and requires reporting transfers of condemned prisoners between prisons.
S. 405Section 405 allows a prisoner's faith priest to be present at execution, restricts witnesses, and permits researchers.
S. 406Section 406 outlines procedures for carrying out executions in Haryana prisons, specifying roles of hangman and assistants.
S. 407Section 407 details the security arrangements for carrying out executions within and outside Haryana prisons.
S. 408Section 408 specifies the drop length for executions based on prisoner weight, with discretion for the Superintendent.
S. 409(1) Executions shall take place at the following hours, namely – (a) November to February 8 A
S. 410Section 410 details the procedure for suspending and disposing of an executed prisoner's body in Haryana.
S. 411(1) After the execution of the death penalty, post mortem shall be performed on the body of the executed prisoner
S. 412The Superintendent can spend reasonable funds for execution, transportation, disposal of bodies, and report on executions.
S. 413The Superintendent shall send a report of the prisoner’s execution to the Director General on the same day
S. 414Section 414 authorizes the Superintendent and Director General to spend government-approved funds to provide comfort to deserving death row prisoners, like inviting relatives.
S. 415Section 415 mandates the Superintendent to verify and record foreign prisoners' nationalities, determine them via FRRO/FRO, and notify relevant authorities.
S. 416The section mandates the Superintendent to notify foreign prisoner release details to relevant authorities for deportation proceedings.
S. 417Section 417 mandates the Superintendent to follow Indian procedures for foreign prisoner deaths, report to relevant authorities, and arrange for body disposal per religious practices if no objections.
S. 418Section 418 allows foreign prisoners to petition their consulates but must go through the Ministry of External Affairs, and restricts direct petitions to high officials.
S. 419Section 419 mandates the forwarding and censoring of foreign prisoners' communications to consulates, and approval for interviews with consulate officials.
S. 420Section 420 ensures foreign prisoners receive similar diet as local prisoners unless a court or medical officer prescribes otherwise.
S. 421The Superintendent must supply a foreign prisoner with culturally appropriate clothing, bedding, footwear, and toiletries, pending Director General's approval.
S. 422Section 422 allows imprisonment for foreigners detained under the Foreigners Act to count separately from any additional prison sentence.
S. 423Foreign prisoners shall not be released from the prison like other prisoners
S. 424Section 424 follows the Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 for prisoner transfers and notifies the Director General of all related correspondence.
S. 425All correspondence related to the foreign prisoners shall be intimated to the Director General by the Superintendent
S. 426Detenu shall be kept in cells or separate barracks or wards
S. 427Section 427 ensures detenus receive equal diet and facilities as undertrial prisoners unless otherwise specified, and allows police to take detenus' photos or biometrics for official duties.
S. 428(1) A detenu may be allowed to interview his family once a week
S. 429Section 429 allows the Superintendent to permit certain government or police officers to examine detenus upon written request.
S. 430Section 430 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 allows legislators detained to send uncensored letters to the Assembly Speaker and courts, with direct forwarding by the Superintendent.
S. 431Section 431 mandates reporting to the Director General on detenu's death, transfer, or release, with relevant documents.
S. 432Section 432 mandates that detenus cannot be assigned physical labor unless they voluntarily agree in writing, and they must receive wages if they request a task.
S. 433The detenu may be detained in any prison of the State under the orders of the Director General
S. 434(1) Detenu shall submit their applications or representations to the Government, in duplicate
S. 435Detenu shall ordinarily be treated by the Medical Officer of the prison
S. 436A history-ticket shall be maintained for each detenu containing information applicable to prisoners in these rules
S. 437Section 437 provides for issuing necessary instructions to prison officers regarding detenus by the Director General.
S. 438All particulars related to detenu shall be entered in Register No
S. 439Section prohibits prisoners from receiving unauthorized food or drink, but allows purchases from prison canteen.
S. 440(1) The Director General, with the previous sanction of the Government, shall fix the scales of diet for prisoners
S. 441(1) Every prisoner shall have two meals a day, in addition to morning and afternoon tea
S. 442Section 442 allows extra dietary items on special occasions and religious fasts, and permits food donations to be cooked in prison.
S. 443Section 443 allows medical officers to provide extra diet to specific prisoners for up to 14 days, with exceptions noted.
S. 444Section mandates maintaining detailed meal-wise prisoner feeding records and digital record-keeping, with kitchen CCTV installation.
S. 445Section mandates CCTV monitoring of kitchen and food distribution, daily ration release in mess committee presence, and monthly reconstitution of the committee.
S. 446(1) For preparing food for the prisoners and distribution of ration, a mess committee shall be constituted in every k
S. 447Section 447 mandates prison officials to ensure prisoners have clean water, wholesome food, and proper sanitation facilities.
S. 448Section 448 mandates prisoners to consume prescribed meals and prohibits refusal, with artificial feeding if necessary.
S. 449Section mandates the Medical Officer to inspect food quality, hygiene, and sanitary conditions, and examine inmates for infections.
S. 450The Superintendent shall inspect the food prepared for prisoner’s meals twice a week
S. 451(1) The prisoner on transfer or when about to be sent to court shall receive a meal of cooked rations before leaving
S. 452All articles of diet shall, whenever possible be weighed out to the cooks in a state ready to be prepared for cooking
S. 453Section mandates accurate weighing and inspection of prison supplies and rations, prohibiting improper substitutes and ensuring cleanliness.
S. 454(1) The cooks shall perform the duty of preparing the food with due care and attention
S. 455Section 455 mandates that a Head Warder or Warder oversees cook-houses, ensuring cleanliness and proper food handling.
S. 456Prisoners shall be protected from rain and intense heat during meals
S. 457Section 457 outlines responsibilities for cleaning, issuing, and distributing food and preparing hospital meals in Haryana Prisons.
S. 458Section 458 mandates the responsibility of warders for tool maintenance and the Deputy Superintendent's duty to ensure safety in the cook-house and bakery.
S. 459(1) One prisoner cook, helper may be employed for every twenty-five prisoners
S. 460(1) Cooking shall be done in stainless steel vessels
S. 461Section 461 establishes an inspection committee to verify the quality and quantity of food supplies received by prison stores before acceptance.
S. 462Section outlines responsibilities for grain storage and care by prison officials, ensuring it's kept secure and in bags.
S. 463Section 463 mandates the proper drying, storage, and protection of grain in prison facilities, with periodic fumigation and reporting of any losses.
S. 464Section 464 mandates that prison food be sourced and prepared on prison land to utilize inmate labor and minimize waste.
S. 465Section 465 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 governs the supply and maintenance of clothing, bedding, footwear, and toiletries for prisoners, with restrictions on private purchases and sharing.
S. 466Every convict shall wear the prescribed prison dress
S. 467Section 467 mandates the government and director general to provide prisoners with clothing and bedding to maintain their comfort and health, and to keep sufficient stock in prison stores.
S. 468Section 468 mandates prisoners to follow Superintendent's orders for care of supplied items, with willful destruction treated as a prison offense.
S. 469Section 469 prescribes clothing, bedding, footwear, and toiletries for male and female convicts in Haryana prisons.
S. 471Section 471 specifies that prisoners receive similar clothing, bedding, footwear, and toiletries as convicts, with different colored clothing for identification.
S. 472(1) The clothing, bedding etc
S. 473Section 473 mandates prisoners' clothing, bedding, footwear, and toiletries to follow approved standards and be marked.
S. 474Section mandates marking of convict's clothing, bedding, footwear, and toiletries with unique prisoner ID and logo.
S. 475Section 475 mandates the disposal of condemned clothing and bedding items by the Superintendent.
S. 476Convicts shall be supplied with new clothing at the time of entry in the prison on first come first serve basis
S. 477Section allows medical officers to approve extra clothing or bedding for prisoners based on health needs.
S. 478Section 478 provides guidelines for hospital accommodations and clothing for prisoners admitted to hospital.
S. 479Section 479 provides extra blankets, woolen pyjamas, and waistcoats to convalescent prisoners from December 15 to February 15.
S. 480Section 480 provides that prisoners engaged in labor that damages clothing must receive additional protective clothing.
S. 481Section mandates prisoners' clothing and equipment to be repaired and washed as needed.
S. 482Section 482 mandates regular washing, boiling, airing, and maintenance of prison blankets and hospital clothing to prevent vermin.
S. 483A day shall be fixed for weekly maintenance and inspection of clothing and bedding
S. 484(1) All prisons shall have their own laundry facility to wash items of clothing and bedding
S. 485Section 485 mandates prison officials to ensure prisoners receive proper clothing and bedding, inspect them regularly, and reject unsuitable items.
S. 486Clothing received from prisoners on release shall be returned to the store
S. 487Indents for clothing, bedding etc
S. 488Section 488 mandates a trustworthy official to oversee the prison clothing store, ensuring protection from pests and regular airing.
S. 489Section 489 records clothing sent with prisoners and requires them to return government-provided items upon release.
S. 490Section 490 mandates cleanliness and sanitation in Haryana prisons, including regular cleaning of all areas and prohibition of rubbish pits.
S. 491Prisoners shall be responsible for keeping their wards and yards clean
S. 492(1) The barracks, cells occupied by prisoners shall be thoroughly cleaned every morning
S. 493All prisoners shall take bath every day
S. 494Section 494 mandates proper sanitation, hygiene, and rainwater harvesting facilities in Haryana prisons.
S. 495(1) The drainage of land around the prison shall receive careful attention and all low ground be filled up with clean
S. 496Arrangements shall be made to pump out all stagnant water
S. 497Section 497 mandates hygiene measures for prison hospital cleanliness and isolation of infectious prisoners.
S. 498Section ensures access to clean water, sanitary pads, proper disposal, and reproductive health check for women prisoners.
S. 499(1) Wherever municipal water supply exists, arrangements shall be made to connect the prison with it
S. 500(1) Suitable arrangements shall be made to supply every prisoner with a sufficient quantity of potable drinking water
S. 502Prisoners shall be entitled to free medical treatment and attendance at Government hospitals during confinement in pris
S. 505Section 505 ensures medical officers in Haryana prisons are on duty round the clock, with at least one always available.
S. 506(1) The Medical Officer shall report to the Superintendent on all matters relating to medical establishment of the pri
S. 508Section mandates biannual stock checks of drugs and instruments by the Superintendent and restricts medical staff from leaving prison without permission.
S. 509(1) Medical staff shall be posted in prisons by the Health Department of the State Government
S. 510(1) The health status of every prisoner shall be categorized as ‘good’, ‘poor’ or ‘indifferent’
S. 511Section 511 mandates Pharmacy Officer to follow medical and prison authorities' orders, manage medicine safety, and maintain hospital cleanliness and order.
S. 512Section 512 mandates nursing staff to follow medical and prison officials' orders and be available for night duty in prison hospitals.
S. 513Section 513 mandates prison hospitals to have pathology labs and other facilities as decided by the government for prisoner examinations.
S. 514Section 514 mandates medical treatment for sick prisoners, limits observation time, and outlines outpatient and emergency services.
S. 515The number of sick prisoners admitted in the hospital shall be recorded daily in the register of in-patients
S. 516Section 516 allows fit prisoners to do light work for health benefits and notifies relatives of serious illnesses.
S. 517Intimation regarding serious illness of a prisoner shall be given to his relatives
S. 518Section 518 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 specifies the diet arrangements for sick prisoners in hospital.
S. 519Section 519 provides for hospital clothing and bedding for prisoners, their return upon discharge, and reporting requirements for hospital supplies.
S. 520Efforts shall be made to stock all medicines required for daily use through bulk purchase
S. 521Section selects and trains well-behaved convicts as nursing orderlies to assist in sick patient care, with flexibility during emergencies.
S. 522Section 522 mandates police escort for convicts or undertrials needing urgent hospital treatment outside prison, with specific provisions for high-risk prisoners.
S. 523Prisoners, in special cases, may be allowed to get treatment from an outside specialist at their own expense
S. 524If the Medical Officer is of the opinion that a prisoner is malingering, he shall at once report the fact to the Superi
S. 525(1) Prisoners on hunger strike shall be dealt with sensitively
S. 526Section 526 details the criteria and care for prisoners in the invalid group, including light work and medical supervision.
S. 527Section 527 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates strict isolation and disinfection measures for prisoners during epidemic outbreaks.
S. 528Section 528 mandates special medical observation for prisoners from outbreak areas to prevent disease spread.
S. 529Section mandates health camps and telemedicine for prisoner health checks and special treatment, with bio-waste management.
S. 530Section mandates medical officer to dispose bio-waste per central bio-medical waste management rules.
S. 531(1) Only cases of sick prisoners shall be entered in any of the prescribed medical registers
S. 532Section 532 mandates the Superintendent to ensure adequate security for medical staff while they work in prison premises.
S. 533Section 533 establishes educational programs in prisons to teach illiterate inmates basic literacy and help literate inmates improve their education.
S. 534Section outlines the comprehensive educational program for prisoners, including physical, academic, social, vocational, moral, and cultural education.
S. 535Section 535 mandates compulsory education for adult illiterate prisoners and outlines various educational levels and teacher allocation to rehabilitate prisoners.
S. 536(1) There shall be a prison school in every prison
S. 537Section 537 outlines the facilities and objectives for the prison library, including book donations and half-yearly verification.
S. 538Section 538 mandates prison education personnel to conduct diverse educational programs and maintain a library for prisoner reform.
S. 539Section 539 mandates vocational training and skill development programs in prisons to reform and rehabilitate prisoners.
S. 541Section mandates vocational training programs for employable convicts and under-trial volunteers in Haryana prisons, with support from local institutes and emphasis on first-time and adolescent offenders.
S. 542Section 542 outlines the responsibilities of technical personnel in developing vocational training programs and maintaining prison infrastructure.
S. 543Section 543 establishes prison liaison with educational and vocational training institutions for assistance and exam escorts.
S. 544Section 544 allows prisoners to attend certain examinations or tests with proper police escort.
S. 545Section allows annual publication of a magazine showcasing commendable prisoner and staff activities.
S. 546Section 546 mandates the Superintendent to oversee education and vocation programs in prisons, with their success evaluated for performance assessment.
S. 547Section outlines objectives for welfare programs in prisons to ensure prisoner care, positive atmosphere, and preparation for reintegration.
S. 548Section provides for professional counseling, mental health evaluation, and psychiatric treatment for prisoners under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017.
S. 549Section 549 mandates distribution of pamphlets on prisoners' rights and duties, and provision of canteen facilities in Haryana prisons.
S. 551Section 551 mandates organizing sports, cultural, and recreational activities in Haryana prisons to promote prisoners' mental and physical health, including daily yoga and meditation.
S. 552Section allows NGOs with good credentials to organize sports and cultural activities in prisons with DG approval.
S. 553(1) Every prison shall have one or more prisoners' panchayats
S. 554(1) National days shall be celebrated in each prison to inculcate patriotism among the prisoners
S. 555Every prisoner shall be allowed the freedom to pursue his faith in a quiet and orderly manner
S. 556(1) The Superintendent shall be responsible for the smooth and orderly implementation of welfare activities in the pri
S. 557Section establishes a Welfare Fund for prison staff, managed by a committee chaired by the Director General, to provide monetary aid, loans, and relief.
S. 559(1) The Superintendent shall convene monthly meeting of all staff members posted in the institution
S. 560Section 560 provides facilities like rest rooms, meals, and lockers for prison personnel on duty.
S. 561Work hours for every category of personnel shall be clearly defined
S. 562Section 562 mandates timely completion of all necessary documentation before staff member's superannuation to avoid delays.
S. 563Section allows prison employees to submit grievances to senior officers for redress and sets times for personal hearings.
S. 564Rent free residential accommodation shall be provided to all prison personnel on the prison campus as far as practicabl
S. 565Section 565 provides free medical treatment and medicines for prison staff and their families residing on the premises.
S. 566Section provides financial assistance and compensation to staff members who die or get injured on duty.
S. 567Annual Sports Meet shall be conducted in each prison, followed by the State Meet
S. 568Section 568 outlines the maximum number of Director General’s Discs awarded annually to various prison officials based on their rank.
S. 569Section 569 ensures prison personnel are not overburdened, have career advancement opportunities, and receive fair salaries for their complex social service role.
S. 570Section 570 outlines the appointment of legal aid counsels to provide free legal services to the poor and weaker sections of society.
S. 571Section 571 mandates District Legal Services Authority to regularly send legal aid counsels to prisons for poor prisoners' legal assistance.
S. 572Section ensures prison superintendent provides free legal aid, legal literacy, and appeals information to prisoners.
S. 573Section 573 establishes legal aid clinics in prisons to provide free legal services, legal literacy, and dispute resolution to prisoners.
S. 574Section outlines objectives of after-care services to assist released prisoners in reintegrating into society.
S. 575Section provides after-care services to individuals released from prison after serving at least five years.
S. 576Section outlines a framework for continuous prisoner rehabilitation pre- and post-release through individualized service plans and monitoring.
S. 577After-care problems of an individual shall be treated in their totality and not in isolation
S. 578Section outlines phases and committees for after-care and rehabilitation of released prisoners in Haryana.
S. 579(1) It is the responsibility of the State to devise and develop mechanisms for rehabilitation of released convicts
S. 580(1) Planning for after-care shall be initiated immediately after prisoners’ admission in the institution
S. 581Section 581 outlines the comprehensive after-care assistance for discharged prisoners in Haryana, including family support, employment help, and community integration.
S. 582Section 582 mandates District Probation Officers to interview prisoners, plan assistance, and maintain their family ties.
S. 583The participation of reputed Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in the rehabilitation programs shall be extensively en
S. 584Public shall be educated about the need for rehabilitation of ex-convicts through print and audio-visual media
S. 585(1) After-care agency shall be closely associated with the planning of the after-care program for the prisoner
S. 586The Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 directs the Industries Department to create schemes for employing released convicts in small-scale units.
S. 587Section 587 encourages industries at the Prisons Headquarters to prioritize hiring released prisoners for their rehabilitation.
S. 588(1) Quality of human resource is of paramount importance in an effective system of prison administration
S. 589Section exempts certain prison staff from rent for government accommodation or provides house rent allowance if they live nearby.
S. 590Section 590 mandates official notification for Superintendent appointments and promotions, classifying the post as Gazetted Class-1.
S. 591Section 591 mandates notifying the Director General of any Superintendent vacancy or incapacity.
S. 592Section 592 allows the Director General to delegate Superintendent's powers and duties to another officer in his absence.
S. 593Section 593 outlines the Superintendent's responsibilities for managing, disciplining, and ensuring fair enforcement of prison rules and laws.
S. 596The Superintendent shall randomly visit the prison during the night (between 10 P
S. 597The Superintendent shall reside in the prison premises unless the Director General permits him in writing to reside els
S. 598The Superintendent must not leave prison premises overnight without Director General's permission, except for unavoidable necessity, then report to Director General.
S. 599Section 599 prohibits the Superintendent from delegating duties without Director General's permission if unable to perform.
S. 600Section mandates the Superintendent to regularly inspect and ensure cleanliness and security of all prison areas and assign necessary officers for supervision.
S. 601Superintendent must frequently visit prison hospital and follow medical officer's directions for segregating sick prisoners.
S. 602Section mandates the Superintendent to weekly inspect prison garden for vegetable cultivation, sanitation, and effective waste disposal.
S. 603Section 603 mandates the Superintendent to conduct bi-quarterly checks on prison store items, report discrepancies, and ensure accountability for shortages.
S. 604Section 604 mandates weekly prisoner parades for muster, inspection, and addressing complaints, ensuring proper classification, clothing, hygiene, treatment, and rule adherence.
S. 605The Superintendent shall cause the prisoners to be checked and counted at least twice each day i
S. 606The Superintendent must conduct all prison business on-site and avoid requiring staff to work off-premises unless necessary.
S. 607Section 607 mandates the Superintendent to distribute duties among subordinate officers and ensure accountability for prison records.
S. 608The Superintendent can temporarily assume Deputy Superintendent duties and report to the Director General for confirmation.
S. 609Section 609 mandates the Superintendent to conduct a quasi-judicial inquiry into prisoner offenses, record findings, and forward them to a judge for judicial review.
S. 610The Superintendent has authority over staff appointments, punishments, and may conduct conduct inquiries.
S. 611Section 611 mandates the Superintendent to promptly report serious prison incidents to the Director General.
S. 612The Superintendent must accompany high-ranking officials during prison inspections and ensure their safety.
S. 613Section 613 mandates the Superintendent to oversee prison finances, property, and expenditures, ensuring accountability and diligent record-keeping.
S. 614The Superintendent must ensure supplies are paid promptly and comply with the Medical Officer's requisitions.
S. 615Section 615 mandates the Superintendent to comply with the Medical Officer's requests for prisoner care and treatment adjustments.
S. 616The section mandates the Superintendent to maintain a journal and a bound compilation of all orders for prison management.
S. 617Section 617 requires the Superintendent to verify prison records and report any detected issues to the Director General.
S. 618Section 618 mandates the Superintendent to submit various reports and documents to the Director General and hold regular meetings with staff.
S. 619The appointment and service conditions of a Deputy Superintendent shall be as per applicable services rules
S. 620Section defines 'Deputy Superintendent' for duty purposes, including various roles and equivalents.
S. 621Deputy Superintendent must live in prison unless written permission from Superintendent allows otherwise, and must be present at night.
S. 622Deputy Superintendents must obtain written permission from the Superintendent to be absent overnight, except for unavoidable reasons.
S. 623(1) The Deputy Superintendent shall discharge duties under the immediate direction order and control of the Superinten
S. 624Deputy Superintendent must hand over charge to another officer before leaving prison and cannot delegate duties without permission.
S. 625Section 625 prohibits Deputy Superintendent from delegating duties without Superintendent's permission when unable to perform due to unavoidable cause.
S. 626Deputy Superintendent must maintain a journal recording prison events and reports, with weekly review by Superintendent.
S. 627Section mandates daily journal entries by Deputy Superintendent (Administration) on prison activities and occurrences.
S. 628Section 628 mandates the Deputy Superintendent to document daily prison security, staff attendance, and other significant occurrences in his journal.
S. 629Section mandates Deputy Superintendent to daily log work, training, and other activities of prisoners, along with suggestions for prison administration.
S. 630Section 630 mandates the Deputy Superintendent to account for all government and other property and money in their care upon removal or transfer.
S. 631Section 631 outlines the Deputy Superintendent's duties to ensure safe custody, discipline, and supervision of prisoners and staff.
S. 632Section 632 details the duties of the Deputy Superintendent (Administration) in overseeing prison operations and prisoner welfare.
S. 633Section 633 mandates the Deputy Superintendent to ensure lawful warrants are executed, sentence remissions are applied, and prisoners are released only when legally entitled.
S. 634Section 634 ensures the Deputy Superintendent verifies prisoner warrants and compliance with admission rules upon admission.
S. 635Section 635 assigns the Deputy Superintendent (Administration) responsibility for managing prison property and conducting regular stock checks.
S. 636Section mandates recording medical officer's prisoner recommendations and compliance status by Deputy Superintendent (Administration).
S. 637Deputy Superintendent (Administration) ensures staff attendance and manages godown operations.
S. 638Section 638 assigns the Deputy Superintendent (Administration) to oversee prison store accuracy and secure storage.
S. 639The Deputy Superintendent (Administration) shall exercise general supervision over the work of the office
S. 640Section 640 assigns the Deputy Superintendent (Administration) to oversee prison farm operations and inmate work schedules.
S. 641Section mandates Deputy Superintendent to ensure efficient use of prison resources, prevent waste, and utilize convict labor.
S. 642Section 642 mandates Deputy Superintendents to provide an inventory of prison property to successors and the Director General upon leaving or transferring.
S. 643Deputy Superintendent must inform new Superintendent of all relevant orders, and be held responsible for any oversights.
S. 644Section 644 assigns Deputy Superintendent (Administration) oversight of prison operations excluding security and welfare, including hospital management and facility maintenance.
S. 645Section ensures Deputy Superintendent (Security) maintains adequate guarding staff presence and accountability at the prison.
S. 646Section 646 mandates the Deputy Superintendent (Security) to enforce strict discipline among subordinate officers and ensure adherence to uniforms, rosters, and cleanliness.
S. 647Deputy Superintendent (Security) may grant up to two days leave to guarding personnel, ensuring duty coverage.
S. 648Section mandates thorough bi-weekly searches of prisoners and prison areas for prohibited items and regulates prisoner interviews and communications.
S. 649Section 649 regulates interviews and communications between prisoners and outsiders, ensuring proper supervision and record-keeping.
S. 650Section 650 mandates the Deputy Superintendent (Security) to oversee internal prison security, staff conduct, prisoner movement, and prohibit contraband entry.
S. 651Section 651 assigns the Deputy Superintendent (Industries and Welfare) to oversee prison welfare activities, staff, manufacturing units, and store management.
S. 652Section mandates the Deputy Superintendent to document requisitions, manufacturing activities, and Superintendent's orders in a report book.
S. 653Section 653 mandates the Deputy Superintendent to manage prison workshops, ensure quality work, and report disciplinary issues to the Superintendent.
S. 654Section 654 establishes Assistant Superintendent and Sub Assistant Superintendent as non-gazetted subordinate officers under prison department rules.
S. 655(1) He shall ensure that guarding personnel are vigilant on their respective duties
S. 656Section 656 outlines the duties of the Line Officer in maintaining discipline, cleanliness, and security within the prison.
S. 657Section 657 outlines the duties of the Duty Officer in supervising prison operations, including counts, security checks, and food distribution.
S. 658Section 658 assigns head warders to duty shifts, outlines their responsibilities including gate supervision and prison security checks.
S. 659Section mandates the Medical Officer to procure quality generic medicines and provide optimal patient care at minimal cost.
S. 660The Medical Officer shall examine the cleanliness of cow-houses, dairy and milk–vessels daily
S. 661Section mandates medical subordinates to promptly report any medical emergencies to the Medical Officer.
S. 662Section 662 details the entitlements and restrictions for medical subordinate staff exclusively working in prisons.
S. 663Section 663 mandates reporting and possible suspension for medical staff offenses, awaiting Director General's orders.
S. 664Section 664 outlines duties of medical staff including lab sample collection, X-ray operations, and pharmacy duties.
S. 665Section mandates medical staff to assist in post-mortems and accompany prisoners to outside hospitals in emergencies.
S. 666The guarding personnel shall consist of Head Warder and Warders
S. 667Section 667 regulates duties, posting, and leave of prison guards and sentries under the Director General's or Superintendent's orders.
S. 668Section 668 mandates the Superintendent to arrange for the duties of absent guarding personnel when they are on leave or suspended.
S. 669Section provides separate quarters and amenities for Head Warders and Warders and their families within prison premises.
S. 670No guarding personnel who has left the prison service shall be again entertained without the sanction of the Director G
S. 671Section 671 imposes military-style discipline on prison guards for efficient prison management.
S. 672Section 672 mandates guarding personnel to ensure safe custody of government property and prisoner belongings.
S. 673Section allows the Superintendent to request extra guarding personnel if needed, with no personnel leaving their post.
S. 674Section 674 mandates guarding personnel to remain at their post unless to prevent an escape or subdue a disturbance, and relieving must occur in the presence of both personnel and a Head Warder.
S. 675Section details duties of prison guards when relieving, ensuring proper handover of prisoners and property.
S. 676Section 676 assigns senior guards important duties and less responsible tasks to apprentices in Haryana prisons.
S. 677(1) Every guarding personnel shall be provided with training in handling and usage of modern arms and ammunition
S. 678(1) Every guarding personnel shall ordinarily be on duty for eight hours daily
S. 679Section 679 mandates Head Warders to confirm female prisoners' presence without entering their areas at personnel change.
S. 680Section 680 prohibits prison guards from taking, leaving, or delivering keys outside the prison or to unauthorized persons.
S. 681Section 681 appoints a Head Warder for the central control room in every prison, selected by the Superintendent.
S. 682Section 682 outlines duties of Head Warder in supervising prison operations, prisoner movements, and security checks.
S. 683Section 683 mandates Head Warders to ensure safe custody, maintain discipline, and oversee prison management and prisoner attendance.
S. 684(1) Guarding personnel shall be constantly on duty as gate-keeper at the main gate of every prison, at all hours
S. 685Section 685 allows prison officers to search persons and items entering or leaving the prison and report any prohibited items or stolen property.
S. 686Section 686 mandates gate-keepers to maintain prescribed registers and comply with rules for prison entry and exit.
S. 687Section mandates the gate-keeper to log names, times, and details of all persons and items entering or leaving the prison.
S. 688Section outlines duties of gatekeeper and warders to prevent escapes and ensure proper prisoner verification.
S. 689Section 689 details the procedure for opening gates in prisons with double gates and wickets, ensuring secure entry and exit.
S. 691Section 691 details the procedure for passing prisoners through double gates in Haryana Prisons.
S. 692Section 692 mandates the gate-keeper's responsibility for prison front cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and authorized prison entry.
S. 693Section 693 regulates visitor entry and night-time access to the prison, allowing only authorized staff or verified prisoners after lockup.
S. 694Section 694 mandates gate-keeper to search all prison entrants/exits except specified officials, with exceptions and special search conditions.
S. 695The gate-keeper may detain any person committing a criminal or prison offense near the prison gate during report preparation.
S. 696Section mandates prison gates and wickets to remain closed and locked except for lawful passage, with keys held by the gate-keeper until night lock-up.
S. 697Section 697 mandates the gate-keeper to hand over prison gate keys to the Duty Officer for safekeeping during the night.
S. 698Section 698 mandates gate-keepers to secure prison gate keys and maintain bright lights at night.
S. 699A bright light shall be kept continuously burning between the gates at night
S. 700Section specifies items to be kept in prison passage, including clocks, handcuffs, desks, and detectors.
S. 701Section 701 assigns specific duties to each warder, including security and welfare responsibilities, with frequent changes to prevent prisoner relations.
S. 702Section 702 mandates warders to assist in prison management, obey superiors, comply with laws, safeguard property, and be ready to quell disturbances.
S. 704Section 704 outlines duties of prison sentries to maintain security, including vigilance, proper conduct, and response to escape attempts.
S. 705Section 705 outlines the responsibilities of watch tower sentries in maintaining prison security and preventing escapes.
S. 706Section mandates a female officer to have charge of all female prisoners in Haryana prisons.
S. 707Section 707 mandates prison personnel to familiarize themselves with relevant rules and regulations, with ignorance not accepted as an excuse for neglect.
S. 708Section outlines hierarchy and duties of prison officers, emphasizing obedience to superiors and staff utilization in case of shortages.
S. 709Section 709 prohibits prison staff from benefiting from prison contracts or prisoner belongings.
S. 710(1) No officer of any prison, other than the Superintendent, shall at any time award any punishment to any prisoner
S. 711Section mandates prison staff to treat prisoners humanely, avoid irritating them, and maintain strict discipline while enforcing applicable laws.
S. 712Section prohibits prison staff from striking prisoners except lawfully, and officers from using excessive force.
S. 713Section 713 prohibits prison staff from using prisoners for personal gain and mandates reporting misconduct.
S. 714Section mandates prison staff to report misconduct by staff or prisoners to the Superintendent, and prohibits officers from entering wards or cells alone.
S. 715Section 715 prohibits prison staff from entering prisoner areas at night without another staff member unless an emergency occurs.
S. 716Section 716 mandates prison staff to vigilantly prevent escapes, disturbances, and enforce prison rules and laws.
S. 717Section mandates prison staff to wear prescribed uniforms on duty and maintain neatness.
S. 718Section 718 ensures candidates for employment must have medical fitness certification and criminals cannot be hired without authorization.
S. 719Section prohibits hiring of dismissed public service or convicted criminal staff members without government sanction.
S. 720Section 720 requires prison staff applicants to declare past dismissals or convictions, with disclosure allowed for such cases.
S. 721Section 721 prohibits prison staff from engaging in external trades or financial transactions with prisoners to maintain duty efficiency.
S. 722Section mandates prison staff to familiarize themselves with duties, laws, and regulations, and perform them diligently.
S. 723Section mandates prison officers to record verbal orders from superiors in a notebook.
S. 724Section mandates subordinate prison officers to obey lawful orders and prohibits communication with prisoners and their contacts.
S. 725Section 725 restricts prison subordinate officers from unauthorized contact with prisoners, discharged prisoners, or their relatives.
S. 726Section 726 mandates that subordinate prison officers must stay within their designated areas and avoid idleness, while prohibiting unseemly conduct while on duty.
S. 727Section prohibits subordinate prison officers from receiving visitors within or outside prison while on duty.
S. 728Section mandates subordinate officers to report complaints in writing to the Superintendent within 48 hours, prohibiting frivolous or false complaints.
S. 729Section prohibits prison staff from participating in collective actions or sleeping on duty.
S. 730Section 730 prohibits prison staff from engaging in narcotics use, corruption, infiltration of prohibited items, cowardice, intoxication, sleeping on duty, improper conduct with female prisoners, irregularities in supplies, union activities, insubordination, and malingering.
S. 731Section penalizes prison staff for violations, breaches, unauthorized employment, or cowardice with fines or imprisonment.
S. 732Section 732 states that staff members acquitted in court are not to be punished departmentally, but the Director General may still take action if conduct or character is deemed unfit.
S. 733Section 733 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 allows the Director General to award up to three good conduct stripes to prison warders for exceptional service, which can be revoked for misconduct.
S. 734Section establishes a District Board of Visitors to monitor prison conditions, suggest improvements, and address prisoner grievances.
S. 735Section 735 lists official members of the Board of Visitors for Haryana prisons and outlines their duties.
S. 736Section 736 outlines the duties of prison visitors to inspect facilities, ensure proper management, and address prisoner concerns.
S. 737(1) The District Magistrate shall be the Chairman of the Board
S. 738Section 738 regulates prison board members' visits, access, and interactions with prisoners and staff.
S. 739Visitors must record their visit details and remarks in the visitor’s book, with copies of remarks sent to the Director General and relevant judicial authorities.
S. 740Section 740 outlines guidelines for visitors' remarks on prison administration, prohibiting criticism of staff, and details the Director General's role in responding to visitor feedback.
S. 741The District Magistrate must annually inspect prisons to ensure compliance with applicable laws and rules.
S. 742Section mandates maintaining a register for visit and inspection results, with District Magistrate communication to the Superintendent.
S. 743District Magistrate's orders to prison officers below Superintendent rank must be in writing and not interfere with prison management.
S. 744Section 744 regulates police officer access to prisons, specifying permitted entry times and purposes, and prohibiting male officers from entering female wards without written permission.
S. 745No subordinate police officer shall be admitted to prison unless he is in proper uniform
S. 746Section allows authorized personnel from various departments and medical staff access to the prison for work and health care purposes.
S. 747Section 747 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 restricts prison visitors to those with written permission from the Director General or Superintendent.
S. 748(1) The Director General may exercise all or any powers of the Superintendent with respect to the administration of p
S. 749The Director General can make arrangements for prison construction, supplies, and sale of prison-made goods.
S. 750Section 750 vests control over prison expenditure and administration in the Director General.
S. 751Section mandates the Director General to inspect prisons biannually, appoint inspectors, and report compliance.
S. 752Section 752 mandates inspections of Haryana prisons to assess compliance, infrastructure, management, welfare, and security.
S. 753Section forwards inspection report parts deemed important by Director General to Government annually.
S. 754Section 754 mandates the Director General to submit an annual report on prison administration to the Government by June.
S. 756Secure custody of prisoners inside a prison is the primary responsibility of the Prison Department
S. 757Section 757 states that prisoners are subject to prison rules even when outside the prison premises.
S. 758Section outlines security measures for Haryana prisons, including restricted entry, adequate guards, surveillance, communication systems, and safety equipment.
S. 760The Director General must arrange for prison security arms and ammunition procurement and disposal of condemned arms, but not allow firearms in prison.
S. 761Section 761 prohibits firearms in prisons except via specific orders by Director General or during emergency parades.
S. 762Section establishes a control room in every prison to monitor CCTVs, intercoms, and landlines, with staff responsible for equipment maintenance and incident reporting.
S. 763Section 763 aims to foster trust with prisoners and establish an intelligence network to monitor illegal activities within the prison.
S. 764Section outlines procedures for prisoner guarding and accountability for escapes in Haryana prisons.
S. 765(1) Guarding personnel shall be divided in three categories namely Category A, Category B and Category C
S. 766(1) After completion of the evening parades, the night guard shall be brought inside the prison by the Duty Officer
S. 767Section outlines night patrolling and security duties for prison guards and convict officers.
S. 768(1) A duty roster shall be maintained in each prison
S. 769Section 769 assigns convict officers to guard barracks and patrol wards to prevent breaches of prison discipline and report unusual occurrences.
S. 770Section 770 mandates convict officers on night duty to be locked in a separate ward when off-duty and outlines procedures for their release and re-locking.
S. 771(1) No prisoner shall use the washroom without obtaining the permission of the convict officer on duty between 10
S. 772(1) The guarding personnel on patrol at night shall keep on the move, visiting the warders and convict officers on du
S. 773Section 773 assigns numbered berths to prisoners, mandates mixing them regardless of background, and requires special watch for certain prisoners.
S. 774Section 774 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 regulates the management and security of prison locks and keys.
S. 775Section ensures prisoners are under observation at all times with lighting and allows cooks to prepare morning meals.
S. 776Section 776 mandates letting out cooks before dawn for meal prep, with guards supervising and reporting any night occurrences.
S. 777Section mandates night visits by executive officers to ensure prison guards are alert and lights are bright, with records kept of visits and unusual occurrences.
S. 778Section mandates chaining door-posts in sleeping wards for controlled exits and night openings by authorized officers.
S. 779Section mandates the prison superintendent to request police guards for prisoner transfers outside the prison.
S. 780Section 780 assigns police guards responsibility for prisoners' safe custody when police guard them.
S. 781Section 781 mandates the Superintendent to notify the District Superintendent of Police if a prison becomes temporarily insecure, who must then provide necessary police guards.
S. 782Section establishes a Quick Reaction Team in Haryana prisons, tasked with emergency response, under Assistant Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent supervision.
S. 783Section mandates prison staff to ensure no escape-facilitating materials are left in the prison and properly secure them when not in use.
S. 784Section 784 outlines emergency situations in prisons, including natural and man-made disasters, requiring preventive and control measures.
S. 785Section outlines the Superintendent's duty to manage emergencies in prisons, following relevant laws and instructions.
S. 786Section mandates prisons to be equipped with emergency supplies and authorizes government consultation for updates.
S. 787Section mandates regular emergency drills and reporting to the Director General for escape and disturbance management.
S. 788Section outlines procedures for sounding alarms and responding to escapes and disturbances in Haryana prisons.
S. 789Section mandates immediate search and action for escaped prisoners and disturbance control by senior officers.
S. 790Section directs prison superintendent to notify police and magistrate of disturbances, requesting their presence to restore order.
S. 791Section outlines procedures for Superintendent to plan responses to prison outbreaks or escapes and Deputy Superintendent to notify local police.
S. 792Section details procedures for notifying authorities and sending descriptive rolls when a prisoner escapes.
S. 793Section mandates reporting escapes, inquiry details, and building/guarding defects to the Director General and Government.
S. 794Section mandates reporting every escape attempt to the Director General and District authorities, and outlines rewards for recapture.
S. 795(1) The Superintendent may give a reward fixed on the consideration of all the circumstances but in no case exceeding
S. 796Section 796 rewards prisoners who help prevent escapes, directing the Director General to consider awards if not covered by Superintendent's remission rules.
S. 797Section 797 of The Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates immediate notification of a recaptured prisoner and reclassifies escapees to habitual class.
S. 798Section 798 mandates prosecution of staff aiding prison escapes unless extenuating circumstances or insufficient evidence exist.
S. 799Section records escapes and recaptures of prisoners in the release register for ten years.
S. 800Section allows Superintendent to appeal inadequate punishment for escape attempts or negligence.
S. 801Section 801 mandates reporting serious assaults and disturbances to the Director General and requires prison superintendents to conduct and report inquiries on prison discipline breaches.
S. 803Section 803 mandates a warning before using firearms against a prisoner, while 804 prohibits staff from using arms against prisoners without superior orders.
S. 805Section 805-806 mandates staff to take precautions for dangerous work and secure poisonous drugs and surgical instruments from prisoners.
S. 807(1) All electricity lines and equipments shall be checked regularly and any fault therein shall be rectified without a
S. 808Section 808 outlines procedures for managing infectious diseases in Haryana prisons, including prisoner transfers and facility identification.
S. 809Section mandates medical officer to arrange vaccination or inoculation during epidemics and provide patient accommodation.
S. 810Overcrowding shall be strictly avoided both in the hospital as well as in every cell and ward
S. 811Special attention shall be given to the cleanliness of prisoners and their clothing
S. 812Section mandates immediate burial or cremation of infectious disease deaths after legal formalities, using carbolic lotion-soaked sheets.
S. 813(1) The Superintendent may take all measures/steps including stoppage of privileges, shifting from one barrack to anot
S. 814Section mandates prison authorities to maintain prisoners' health and life, allowing medical officers to forcibly feed those refusing food, with reports to Director General.
S. 815The Medical Officer shall furnish daily reports to the Superintendent on the health of the prisoner who is on a hunger
S. 816Section directs the Superintendent to report overcrowding issues and propose relief measures, including temporary shelters.
S. 817Section 817 mandates that overcrowded prisoners must be temporarily housed in prison sheds or tents, with prior sanction for related expenses and security measures against escapes.
S. 818Section 818 outlines procedures for handling prisoners during an earthquake, including moving to open areas, taking cover, and avoiding hazards.
S. 819Section mandates the Superintendent to remain vigilant during city law and order issues and extreme weather, maintain emergency plans, and report to the Director General.
S. 820(1) The Director General shall constitute a committee to recommend sites for new prison
S. 821Section 821 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 outlines construction norms for new prison buildings, including buffer zones, minimum area per prisoner, wall heights, and facility requirements.
S. 822(1) The prison premises shall be a closed area
S. 824In every prison a residential complex for staff members shall be constructed
S. 825(1) At least six watch towers shall be constructed in every Central and District Prisons
S. 827All barracks and cells shall, if feasible, be provided with verandas not less than two meters in width
S. 829Section mandates that new prison wards or cells must be certified fit by a Medical Officer and Superintendent before prisoners can occupy them.
S. 830Section mandates inscription of floor area, air space, and maximum occupancy on every prisoner sleeping compartment.
S. 831Section mandates masonry sleeping berths for prisoners, specifying dimensions, spacing, and numbering.
S. 832Space for personal belongings of the prisoners shall be provided to each prisoner
S. 833Section 833 specifies construction norms for main gates and administrative blocks near prison entrances in Haryana.
S. 834Section mandates construction of central control rooms and watch towers in prisons for routine control and surveillance.
S. 835Section 835 outlines construction norms for new prison wards and cells, including material specifications, ventilation, and security features.
S. 836Section 836 details accommodation norms and overcrowding checks in prison wards, and sets standards for new toilet and bathing facilities.
S. 837(1) Both the day and night latrines shall be of the sanitary type with arrangements for flushing
S. 838Section outlines prison drainage, sanitation, and hygiene measures to prevent escapes and ensure prisoner health.
S. 839Section 839 outlines norms for constructing prison kitchens, emphasizing central location, space, ventilation, equipment, and dining areas.
S. 840Section 840 outlines norms for constructing prison hospitals, including specific facilities and materials for hygiene and treatment.
S. 841Section mandates construction of recreational and industrial facilities in prisons, subject to security and discipline.
S. 842Each prison shall have an industrial unit
S. 843Section directs provision for temporary shelter and safe custody of excess or epidemic-affected prisoners in temporary prisons.
S. 844Section allows prison superintendent to request temporary shelter for prisoners outside the prison walls, subject to Director General and Government approval.
S. 845Section directs temporary shelter and safe custody of prisoners outside prison walls, including tent provision.
S. 846The Director General must keep a few serviceable tents at each prison for temporary overcrowding relief.
S. 847Tents shall be kept in serviceable condition and used only for prison purposes
S. 848Section directs informing officials when prison population nears capacity to transfer or arrange temporary shelter for excess convicts.
S. 849Section provides for temporary shelters for excess prisoners and assigns police for their safe custody.
S. 850The Government may entrust any agency i
S. 851In the execution of every prison work, convict labour shall be utilized to the fullest extent
S. 852The Government shall release regular grants for annual repairs and maintenance of prisons
S. 854The section mandates prison administration to provide vocational training to prisoners to enhance employability and work attitude.
S. 855Section allows under-trial prisoners to participate in skill development programs and vocational training, receiving remuneration like convicts.
S. 856The Superintendent must assign work to prisoners based on their physical and mental fitness, experience, aptitude, and rehabilitative prospects.
S. 857Section outlines criteria for skill development programs and training in prison industries, prioritizing prisoner health, sentence length, and skills.
S. 858Section directs prison labor to serve prison, government, and approved external needs, with daily work monitored.
S. 859Section measures prisoners' work output and requires female prisoners to work within their enclosures.
S. 860Section 860 mandates skill development programs for prisoners, including maintenance and construction services, with remuneration partly funding a welfare fund.
S. 861Limits prisoners' daily labor to eight hours, mandates medical officer's periodic health checks, and reassigns unhealthy prisoners from harmful labor.
S. 862Section allows prisoners a reasonable time to learn new work skills before being assigned tasks.
S. 863Section exempts prisoners from labor on Sundays and holidays, with the Director General able to make exceptions.
S. 864Section mandates the Medical Officer to note the convict's suitable labor type in the prisoner's history ticket upon admission.
S. 865Section 865 mandates prisoners to start work an hour after morning parades, ceasing an hour before sunset, except those in prison industry.
S. 866Section mandates prisoners to be locked up during rest hours and employed in prison workshops if suitable.
S. 867Section assigns able-bodied prisoners to workshops and training centers based on demand and work hours.
S. 868Section specifies prisoner classification for employment in industries, with categories for professionals, skilled, semi-skilled, unskilled, and trainees.
S. 869(1) The wages for professionals, skilled, semi-skilled and un skilled shall be fixed by the Government from time to ti
S. 870Section 870 of The Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 prohibits certain prisoners from engaging in prison work.
S. 871Section mandates safety, health, and compensation provisions for prisoners working in Haryana prisons.
S. 872(1) A sufficient area of land shall be attached with every new prison to give training to prisoners on farming and agr
S. 873Frequent change of work, except on medical grounds, should be avoided
S. 874Section mandates equipment list, inmate training in tools, and maintenance workshop for machinery repair in prisons.
S. 875The Superintendent sets and meets production targets for each prison unit based on inmate population and potential.
S. 876Section 876 mandates that convicts opting for voluntary labor must be assigned suitable tasks based on their fitness, without profit or convenience influencing the choice.
S. 877(1) Products manufactured by prison industries shall be varied/changed depending on market trends and demands
S. 878Limits the number of prisoners employed in maintenance roles to 20% in Central/District Prisons and 15% in other prisons, with special sanction required.
S. 879No prisoner shall, unless he is willing to undertake the work, be employed on any form of labour involving danger
S. 880Section prohibits prisoners from being hired for private work or services by staff or others.
S. 881Section prohibits convicts' employment outside prison walls for petty works but allows prison work, farm tasks, or duties related to prison management.
S. 882Section restricts convicts from working outside prison unless Superintendent sanctions and records it on prisoner's history-ticket.
S. 883Section 883 restricts convicts from working outside prison unless they meet specific conditions, including serving a portion of their sentence and obtaining Director General's approval.
S. 884Small detachments of the sweeper gangs may clean the residential accommodation on the prison premises every day
S. 885The employment of prisoners as Clerks in prison offices is forbidden
S. 886Section 886 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 appoints convict officers as public servants under the Indian Penal Code and sets eligibility criteria for their appointment.
S. 887Section outlines the duties of convict officers in maintaining prison discipline, order, and cleanliness.
S. 888Private parties/industrial units shall be allowed to get their manufacturing work done by prison labour inside the pris
S. 889Section outlines duties of a Duty officer in managing raw materials for prison industries, ensuring no wastage.
S. 890New industry, whenever necessary, shall be started in any prison with the previous sanction of the Director General
S. 891Necessary expert advice to run the industries on proper lines shall be provided by the officers of Department of Indust
S. 892Section allows government departments to order prison-made goods in advance, prioritizing prison products.
S. 893Section allows contracts for prison produce disposal with mercantile firms or individuals, with Director General's approval.
S. 894Section prohibits prison staff from keeping or disposing of prison-made goods or prisoner earnings, directing all funds to government treasury.
S. 895Section mandates responsible official to maintain prison manufacture accounts under Deputy Superintendent's supervision.
S. 896Section 896-898 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandate book-transfer for payments, treasury deposits, treasury payments, and yearly audits of prison factory accounts.
S. 899Section 899 specifies the prison garden's agricultural land and extramural labor utilization within prison premises.
S. 900Section 900 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 allows prisoners to work on official tasks like garden maintenance and minor repairs outside prison walls.
S. 901Section mandates prison garden cultivation for prisoner food and rehabilitation, with staff restricted access.
S. 902Section 902 mandates tree cultivation and maintenance on prison land, prohibits unauthorized tree removal, and requires annual tree register updates.
S. 903The prison garden shall be kept clean, tidy and free from weeds and undergrowth
S. 904Section 904 mandates the proper management and disposal of prison-grown crops for prisoner and cattle use, with surplus sold to the public.
S. 905Section specifies the number of prisoners to work in the prison garden and provides training to enhance their skills.
S. 906Section 906 provides for prisoner skill development in agriculture and optimal use of prison land with expert help.
S. 907Section mandates Deputy Superintendent to maintain cattle register and provide fodder for prison cattle.
S. 908The ration/fodder for cattle shall be as specified by the Director General from time to time
S. 909Section mandates daily recording of milk from milch cattle and disposal of unproductive livestock.
S. 910The Superintendent shall scrutinize the unproductive livestock once in a year
S. 911Section mandates the Superintendent to maintain various prison records including admissions, releases, punishments, visitors' observations, and property records.
S. 913Section specifies how prison registers' formats and contents are to be determined and maintained by the Director General.
S. 914The bills, returns, reports etc
S. 915Accounting in each prison shall be done in a computerized accounting system
S. 916Section 916 allows the Superintendent to classify letters except those related to specific government operations and escapes.
S. 917Section classifies prison records for preservation or destruction into four categories based on duration.
S. 918Section 918 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 organizes records into four classes for easy destruction after their prescribed period, with the Director General authorizing such destruction.
S. 919Section mandates permanent preservation of various prison records including cash books, pension cases, and service registers for twelve years.
S. 920Section mandates keeping specific prison records for twelve years, including administration reports, medical journals, and various registers.
S. 921Section mandates keeping various prison records for five years, including prisoner, labor, and financial logs.
S. 922Section mandates keeping specific prison records for two years, including admission certificates, leave registers, and expenditure statements.
S. 923Section 923 mandates the yearly destruction of prison records under supervision, with specific procedures for documenting and disposing of destroyed records.
S. 924The entire prison administration shall be computerized so that databases can be accessed easily and managed more effici
S. 925Section 925 mandates the use of IT systems for effective prison administration, tracking prisoner activities, and data analysis.
S. 926Section 926 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates prison computerization for integrated data sharing, video conferencing, biometric access, and internet facilities.
S. 928Section outlines the implementation of an interoperable criminal justice system through the CCTNS project, including software rollout, hardware provisioning, and system integration.
S. 929Section mandates provision of necessary hardware and network connectivity for implementing Centralized Prison Management System.
S. 930Establishes the rank structure for the Haryana prison service, detailing positions from Warder to Deputy Superintendent and above.
S. 931Badges of rank shall be of silver metal on police pattern
S. 932Badges of rank, shall be of silver metal on police pattern
S. 933Badges of rank, shall be of silver metal on police pattern
S. 934Section 934 specifies the uniform and accessories for Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent Jail officers in Haryana.
S. 935Section 935 specifies the uniform for non-gazetted officers in Haryana Prisons, detailing both winter and summer attire.
S. 936Section 936 details the prescribed winter and summer uniforms for male Warders in Haryana Prisons.
S. 937Section 937 details the uniform specifications and allowances for female warders in Haryana Prisons.
S. 939The section mandates the establishment of training institutes for prison officers' development and annual courses for all prison personnel.
S. 940Section mandates initial basic training for all new prison guards and probation completion upon successful training.
S. 941Section mandates compulsory pre-promotion training for prison officers to stay updated on correctional administration.
S. 942Section 942 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 outlines specific saluting protocols for different prison officers and staff towards superior officers and visitors.
S. 943Section defines "Officer-in-charge" and "regular prison" for supervision and transfer in open air prisons.
S. 944The section allows the government to establish open-air prisons and declare semi-open prisons based on recommendations.
S. 945Section provides for basic amenities, family accommodations, food, and clothing for prisoners in open air prisons.
S. 946Section 946 mandates prisoners in open air camps to self-provide for daily needs and pay fixed administrative charges.
S. 947Section 947 specifies criteria disqualifying prisoners from transferring to semi-open or open air prisons in Haryana.
S. 948Section 948 outlines criteria for prisoners to be considered for transfer to a semi-open air prison in Haryana.
S. 949Section 949 outlines criteria for prisoners to be considered for transfer to an open-air prison.
S. 950Section outlines the process for recommending and shifting eligible prisoners to semi-open or open air prisons based on recommendations and availability.
S. 951Section requires prisoners in semi-open or open air prisons to provide a bond for good behavior, which is forfeited for major offenses.
S. 952Section 952 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 mandates prisoners in semi-open or open air prisons to engage in specified work and outlines conditions for working outside the prison premises.
S. 953Section 953 mandates prisoners in semi-open or open air prisons to manage their own bank accounts and retain their earnings.
S. 954(1) A prisoner shifted to open air prison shall reside with his family
S. 955Section 955 details the remissions, parole, and transfer procedures for prisoners moved to semi-open or open air prisons in Haryana.
S. 956Escapes from semi-open or open air prisons or workplaces are treated as escapes from regular prisons, with applicable legal actions and forfeiture of remissions and bonds.
S. 957(1) A prisoners panchayat consisting of five members shall be constituted as per rule 553
S. 958A dispensary shall be established in the open air prison
S. 959Section outlines the Director General's and Superintendent's authority to issue instructions for managing semi-open and open air prisons, including security measures and visitor regulations.
S. 960Section mandates inspection of semi-open and open air prisons by high-ranking officials at least once yearly, with reports to Director General.
S. 961Section applies other provisions of the rules to semi-open and open prisons when not conflicting.
S. 962Section establishes a prison canteen to sell goods and fund recreational activities, with management by the Director General.
S. 963Section outlines the formation and responsibilities of a canteen management committee in Haryana Prisons.
S. 964(1) Suitable roofed accommodation shall be provided for the canteen at a central and convenient place
S. 965Section allows family members and staff to deposit money online for canteen purchases, with a monthly cap set by the Director General.
S. 966Section mandates maintenance of specific registers and records in prison canteen, with supervision by various officials.
S. 967(1) The articles of canteen shall be purchased under the control and orders of the Superintendent
S. 968Section allows up to 10% profit on wholesale prices but prohibits selling above maximum retail price in prison canteens.
S. 969Articles to be kept in canteen shall be such as specified by the Director General from time to time
S. 970(1) The working hours of the canteen shall be after lock-out and before lock-up
S. 971(1) The profit generated from canteen sales etc
S. 972Wages to prisoners working in canteen shall be paid from the ‘Prison Inmate Welfare Fund’
S. 973(1) All canteen operations/transactions shall be cashless
S. 974Repeals the Punjab Jail Manual for Haryana and deems past actions under it as done under new rules.