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The Prisoners (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1958

The Prisoners (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1958

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The Prisoners (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1994, is an administrative statute that modifies the Prisoners Act, 1900, specifically for the state of Tamil Nadu. It regulates the internal management of the prison system by defining the powers of prison officials regarding the transfer of inmates between different types of correctional facilities, such as central, district, and subsidiary jails. Additionally, it clarifies the procedure for the delivery of individuals sentenced to imprisonment or death by the High Court or a Court of Session. For the ordinary citizen, this Act ensures that the movement and custody of prisoners follow a clear, legally defined administrative chain of command.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Amendment of section 29
  3. 3. Delivery of persons sentenced to imprisonment or death by High Court or Court of Session

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