Functions of prisons and correctional institutions

The functions of prisons and correctional institutions shall be as follows, namely:- (i) to keep prisoners in safe custody; (ii) to take suitable measures for the safety and security of prisoners; (iii) to provide the prisoners with food, clothing, accommodation, other necessities and medical treatment; (iv) to provide correctional services to the prisoners with the objective of rehabilitating them in the society as law abiding citizens; (v) to maintain discipline in the prison in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder; (vi) to adopt measures,- (a) to put the prisoners sentenced to rigorous imprisonment to labour; (b) to put the prisoners to vocation-oriented labour; and (c) to put the prisoners on activities in prison like cooking, sanitary services, gardening, or any other job on a roster basis; and