with loud speakers in different enclosures may be installed for the benefit of prisoners. This will be operated by a prison official and shall not be played during working hours or after 9 P.M. Television sets may also be installed, if donated by some philanthropic society. Punjab Amendment: In rule 680. after the words "InspectorGeneral", the 'words "or the Deputy Inspector-General" shall be inserted.. Matters affecting caste or religion: Rule 681(i). No undue interference with the religion of prisoners shall be permitted. (ii) Every prisoner shall be allowed to offer his devotions in a quiet and orderly manner. (iii) The prisoners shall be allowed congregational prayers in the prison provided they undertake to behave properly at the congregation. These congregational prayers will usually be arranged in the yards or circles of each prison. All prisoners, except condemned prisoners and prisoners in punishment cells, shall be allowed congregational prayers on Fridays and Ids. A Maulvi from outside may be permitted to lead the prayers. (iv) Muslim prisoners shall be expected to observe fasts during the month of Ramzan, Sehri shall be cooked during the night and issued to prisoners fresh and hot. Stale food shall not be issued. (v) When a Superintendent is in doubt about the validity of any plea advanced by a prisoner on grounds of religion, he shall refer the matter for the orders of the Inspector-General, whose decision shall be final. Cutting of hair: Rule 682. (i) The hair of every prisoner sentenced to rigorous or simple imprisonment, and of every under-trial prisoner shall be trimmed in the prison barber shops to such extent and at such times as may be necessary for reasons of health and cleanliness. (ii) Prisoners accustomed to shave before admission, may be shaved in prison barber shops. (iii) All reasons in use shall be fastened by chain to an iron rod fixed in the barber's box and when not in use shall be kept carefully locked up in the store room. (iv) Prisoners shall not be handcuffed while being shaved except in the use of prisoners whose antecedents or conduct in prison render this precaution essential. (v) Every prisoner who is permitted to grow long hair shall be allowed 15 Gr. mustard oil and 29 Gr. soap per week. He shall be permitted to supplement the above articles at his own expense 232