Bare ActsThe Haryana Prisons Rules 2022

Section 837

(1) Both the day and night latrines shall be of the sanitary type with arrangements for flushing

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(1) Both the day and night latrines shall be of the sanitary type with arrangements for flushing. Latrines shall be so designed that all excreta and wash materials shall get into the receptacles without fouling the sites. (2) One day latrine for every ten prisoners and two night latrines in the sleeping wards shall be constructed. They shall be placed on an impermeable base which shall be higher than the surrounding ground and shall be so built that the sun's rays can easily enter the latrines and rain is kept out. (3) In each barrack, at least one toilet shall be of western type. Sufficient number of toilets shall be provided for staff members inside the prison premises at suitable locations. (4) Every seat shall be of stainless steel and shall be provided with foot rests with an impermeable surface which shall be in the right position and not too far apart. (5) The partitions separating the latrines shall be high enough to provide a reasonable degree of privacy. (6) The inside walls of latrine shall be fitted with glazed ceramic tiles up to the height of seven feet from the floor level, as far as possible. 1396 HARYANA GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA.), DEC. 30, 2022 (PAUS. 9, 1944 SAKA) Drainage of prison land and sanitary defects to be reported.

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