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Every warder at all times shall be liable to, - (a) render all assistance in his power, in the management of the prison, the maintenance of order and discipline amongst both officers and prisoners and the guarding and defending of the prison and all persons and property therein or belonging thereto against the use of criminal force by any person; (b) obey the orders of all officers superior to him in rank; (c) comply with the requirements of all laws, rules, regulations, directions, and orders for the time being in force, which govern the duties which he is to perform and the manner in which he is to perform them; (d) take proper care of all property of whatever kind, at any time entrusted to him and to duly account for the same, whenever called upon so to do; (e) be in a state of readiness to turn out fully accoutered and armed immediately, whenever called upon to do so or an alarm is given, and to do all lawful acts and things necessary or expedient for the purpose of maintaining order, quelling any disturbance, preventing any combined attempt to escape or to break out of prison, defending the prison and all property therein or thereto, from attacks from within or without the prison; 1364 HARYANA GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA.), DEC. 30, 2022 (PAUS. 9, 1944 SAKA) (f) not take off any portion of his uniform or lie or sit down whilst on duty; (g) know the number of prisoners in his charge to count them frequently during his turn of duty and to satisfy himself that he has in his custody, not only the correct number but also the particular prisoners who are in his charge; (h) search all prisoners whom he received in his charge or makes over to the charge of any other officer at the time of receiving and making over charge respectively; (i) report every prisoner in his charge who has been idle or who has not completed the allotted task or who has committed any other prison offence; (j) see that any prisoner who has to go to the latrine at unauthorized times is made over to the charge of a responsible officer whilst away from the gang; (k) bring to the notice of the Deputy Superintendent (Administration), any prisoner appearing to be ill or complaining of sickness; (l) report any plots aimed at escaping or of assault or outbreak or of obtaining forbidden articles; (m) prepare prisoners for muster and parades and to see that each prisoner comes to his proper place in proper order and behaves well; (n) follow the procedure laid down for his guidance when any prisoner is missing; and (o) keep his arms and accoutrements clean, in good order and fit for immediate use. Position and arming of sentry. 703. (1) One sentry along with a solace shall be posted outside the main gate of prison during the day time. (2) The day sentry at the main gate shall be posted immediately outside the outer gate and shall carry his rifle with bayonet fixed and ammunition. The rifle shall be loaded having no round in the chamber, but 12 rounds (one packet of 10 and 02 loose cartridges) of rifle (weapon) shall be kept in the pouch which shall be brought round to the front of the belt, the flap being left unbuttoned. The solace may be armed with a baton. (3) The night sentry at the main gate shall be posted between the gates and shall also be in possession of 12 rounds of ammunition. (4) An armed sentry shall also be deputed at the roof of the administrative block round the clock with a rifle loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition and 10 rounds shall be kept in pouch which shall be brought round to the front of the belt, the flap being left unbuttoned. (5) A sentry shall also be posted at the central control tower or other commanding position round the clock with suitable surveillance equipment. (6) An armed sentry shall also be posted at each watch tower round the clock with a rifle loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition and additional 10 rounds to be kept in pouch which shall be brought round to the front of the belt, the flap being left unbuttoned. Duties of a sentry.