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
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