Safe custody and security of prisoners

Safe custody and security of prisoners.-

1. (1) The Superintendent shall be responsible to take effective measures for ensuring safe custody and security of prisoners. These measures may not be limited to but may include the following, namely:- Secure walls, strong gates, good lighting system, central point monitoring of prisoners, watch towers, power fencing, control of prohibited articles, system for gathering intelligence, closed circuit television and other advanced gadgets and devices for guarding purposes and preventing access to prohibited articles in prison and correctional institution.
2. (2) The Head of Directorate shall be empowered to transfer a prisoner to any other prison and correctional institution in the State, as may be prescribed under the rules.
3. (3) On the request of the Superintendent, the local police authorities shall provide necessary assistance to the correctional services authorities, for escorting a prisoner to a Court or for visit to hospital or parole with custody and for ensuring the safe custody of any prisoner who poses a special risk, including escape from prison and correctional institution, rioting, arson or resorting to any violent means affecting the law and order and discipline in the prison and correctional institution.
4. (4) The manner of use of restraint and force on prisoners may be regulated, as may be prescribed under the rules.