section 9
Head of Prisons and Correctional Services
The Andhra Pradesh Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2026Criminal202683 sections25 chapters
Chapter IV ORGANIZATIONAL SETUP
Statutory text
- (1) For the administration of Prisons and Correctional Services, the Government shall appoint the Head of Prisons & Correctional Services (of appropriate rank as the Government may deem fit), subject to the provisions of the Act and the rules made thereunder.
- (2) The Head of Prisons & Correctional Services shall exercise powers and perform duties under this Act and other officers and staff of prisons shall work under the general supervision, control and direction of the Head of Prisons & Correctional Services.
- (3) The Head of Prisons & Correctional Services shall exercise such administrative, financial and disciplinary powers as may be exercised by a Head of Department and such other powers specifically conferred upon him by the Government from time to time, as may be prescribed under the rules.
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