Functions of Prison and Correctional Institution

Functions of Prison and Correctional Institution.- The functions of the prison and correctional institution shall be as follows, namely:-

1. (a) to keep in custody, a prisoner committed to it under any writ, warrant or by the order of any Court or any other Competent Authority, as may be prescribed under the rules;
2. (b) to take suitable measures for the safety and security of prisoners, as may be prescribed under the rules;
3. (c) to provide the prisoners with accommodation, food, clothing, clean and sufficient water, toiletries, other necessities and medical services, as may be prescribed under the rules;
4. (d) to provide the prisoners access to adequate, gender-responsive physical and mental health care facilities, as may be prescribed under the rules;
5. (e) to provide correctional services to the prisoners with the objective of rehabilitating them in the society as law abiding citizens, as may be prescribed under the rules;
6. (f) to maintain discipline in the prison and correctional institution in accordance with the provisions of this Act, as may be prescribed under the rules;
7. (g) to provide after care service with a view to ensure prisoners reintegration and rehabilitation in the society, as may be prescribed under the rules.