Other officers of prisons

Other officers of prisons-

1. (1) The Government may appoint as many officers as may be necessary to assist the Head of the Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services for performing such duties as may be prescribed under the Act and the rules made thereunder.
2. (2) There shall be an officer-in-charge of a prison, who may be a Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent or any other officer of the Prisons and Correctional Services, as prescribed under the rules.
3. (3) The general administrative control and management of a prison shall vest with the officer-in-charge and other officers and staff shall exercise or perform such duties and functions under his direction, as may be prescribed under the rules.