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(1) On receipt of a release warrant or Court order directing the release of an undertrial prisoner, he shall be released as soon as possible. Before releasing an undertrial prisoner, the Superintendent or the Deputy Superintendent (Administration) shall ensure the following, namely :- (a) scrutiny of bail orders or release orders with relevant original papers and records; (b) informing the prisoner of the contents of the bail order; (c) checking whether any other case is pending against the under trial prisoner in which he is in custody; (d) checking the identity of the undertrial prisoner; (e) handing over personal belonging and cash to the prisoner; and (f) recording of weight on release in the under trial prisoner admission register. (2) After release, the warrant of detention and bail bonds shall be duly returned to the Court concerned along with an endorsement of release by the Superintendent. Monthly list to be sent to the District and Sessions Judge.