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(1) A prisoner, who intends to appear in any examination conducted by any University or other statutory body or recognised institution while serving a sentence, shall be entitled to special remission on each such occasion at the following rates:— (a) for Madhyamik or equivalent examination . . ten days; (b) for Higher Secondary or equivalent examination . twenty days; (c) for any Degree examination . . thirty days. (2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the Superintendent of a correctional home shall, with the approval of the Inspector General of Correctional Services, decide where a particular examination is equivalent to Madhyamik, Higher Secondary or Degree examination. Special remission to examinees.