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(1) The profit generated from canteen sales etc. shall constitute ‘Prison Inmate Welfare Fund’ and a separate account shall be opened in each prison for this fund. (2) This fund shall be used exclusively for welfare of prisoners as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) prescribed by the Director General. (3) The Superintendent shall be empowered to utilize ‘Prison Inmate Welfare Fund’ in the following manner, namely: - (a) @ Rs. 20/- per prisoner on celebration of national festivals and other occasions as notified by the Director General. (b) @ Rs. 5/- per prisoner on one item of sports at a time per month. (c) Rs. 25,000/- per month for purchase and repair of items for prisoners use like water coolers, projectors, television sets, sound system etc.. In case amount exceeds Rs. 25,000/-, prior sanction of the Director General shall be sought. (d) for cultural activities like dramas, music and dance, symposiums etc. and (e) for any other welfare purpose with the prior approval of the Director General. HARYANA GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA.), DEC. 30, 2022 (PAUS. 9, 1944 SAKA) 1427 Wages for prisoners working in canteen.