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(1) No undue interference with the religion or caste affiliations of prisoners shall be permitted. (2) Every prisoner shall be allowed to pursue his religious beliefs in a quiet and orderly manner during the mid-day rest and when locked up for the night. (3) The Superintendent may in his discretion, permit the gathering of prisoners to hold any religious or national functions which have been declared as a prison holiday. (4) Muslims prisoners, other than those admitted in hospital or in any convalescent or special groups, who express a desire to be allowed to keep the fast of ‘Ramzan, shall be permitted to do so: Provided that if the Medical Officer believes that the continuance of fast by such prisoner is likely to be injurious or dangerous to his health, he may direct its discontinuance. NOTE.- Prisoner who wish to keep fast, shall be provided with a morning meal at an appropriate time in the morning to start the fast. They shall be permitted to take evening meal and to retain the whole or any portion thereof in wards, cells, or other compartments for consumption after they break the fast. (5) No religious structure shall be established in the prison premises. Any violation of this provision shall be dealt with sternly. (6) When the Superintendent has any doubt as to the validity of any plea advanced by a prisoner on grounds of caste or religion, he shall refer the matter with full particulars for the orders of the Director General whose decision shall be final. Hair cutting.