Head of Prison Administration & Correctional Services

(1) For administration of the Prison Administrative and Correctional Services, the Government shall appoint the Head of Prisons & Correctional Services (of appropriate rank, as the Government may deem fit), subject to the provisions of the Act and the rules made thereunder. (2) The Head of Prisons Administration & Correctional Services shall exercise powers and perform duties under this Act, and other officers and staff shall work under the general supervision, control and direction of the Head of Prison Administration & Correctional Services. (3) The Head of Prison Administration & Correctional Services shall exercise such administrative, financial and disciplinary powers as may be exercised by a Head of Department and such other powers specifically conferred upon him by the Government from time to time, as prescribed by the rules.