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(1) The Deputy Superintendent shall do or cause to be done all acts and things which may be necessary or expedient for ensuring the safe custody of all prisoners at any time received into or confined in the prison as well as for enforcing and maintaining discipline and order amongst such prisoners and all subordinate officers of the prison at any time serving under his orders or control and shall also superintend the correctional/educational programs. (2) The Deputy Superintendent shall, at least once in every twenty-four hours visit every barrack, ward, cell, compartment and every other part of the prison and the premises thereof, including the hospital; and shall, save as provided in the rules, regulations, directions, and orders for the time being in force in that behalf, always remain present within the prison or the premises thereof. Duties of Deputy Superintendent (Administration) qua lock-up, lock-out, labour, food, and reporting unusual occurrences.