Work programme and wages

Work programme and wages.-

1. (1) Every prisoner, including under trial prisoner or civil prisoner or prisoner sentenced to simple imprisonment, while in custody, may be provided the opportunity of work, if available and be paid commensurate wages at such rate, as may be prescribed under the rules.
2. (2) The record of wages earned and spent by any prisoner, particulars of deferred wages and matters incidental thereto shall be maintained by the Superintendent.
3. (3) The Government may frame a scheme which may be called the Prisoners Welfare Fund for the welfare of the prisoners in the State.