Exercise and games.
Rule256. When there is only one superior class prisoner,
he should be allowed walking or some other physical exercise for
half an hour both morning and evening an hour both morning and
evening. Where the number of such prisoners exceeds one, outdoor
games such as volleyball, deck tennis and badminton may be
allowed at the; discretion of the Superintendent, provided that the
space in the enclosure permits it. The initial expenditure in every
case shall be paid by the Government. Indoor games such as cards,
carom or chess may also be permitted at the cost of the prisoners.
Sanitary and bathing arrangements.
Rule257. (i) They shall be allowed reasonable facilities for
bathing, latrines, etc., with due regard to the provision of privacy.
The use of toilet and washing soap shall also be allowed. Superior
class prisoners shall be allowed to keep the articles as permissible
under Rule 75.
(ii) Soap will be allowed to A and B class prisoners on the
following scale :Toilet soap—One cake weighing about 117 grs. for a
fortnight.
Washing material—117 grs. washing soap and 117 grs.
washing soda weekly.
Punjab Amendment: For rule 257 the following shall be
substituted :"Rule257. [(i) They shall be allowed reasonable facilities
for bathing, latrines, etc. with the due regard to the provision of
privacy. The use of toilet and washing soap shall also be allowed.
Superior class prisoners shall be allowed to keep the articles as
permissible under rule 75.
(ii) Soap will be allowed to A and B class prisoners on the
following scale:-'
Toilet soap
One cake weighing about
117 grams, for fortnight.
Washing material
117 grams, washing soop and 117
grains washing sodu weehly.
(iii) Prisoners in association-barracks will be provided with
one fixed mirror of size 57 cm. x 41 cm. in wall, one hair comb
medium quality, one soap cake one lota plastic one mug plastic and
one towel per prisoner and one plastic tub (medium size) for ten
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