of their bedding or clothing. Prisoners to be locked in work sheds: Rule 666. The gate of every work shed shall ordinarily be kept locked after the prisoners have entered, and the key shall be kept by the warder incharge who shall be responsible that no prisoner passes into or out of the work shed without proper permission. Access to a urinal and latrine at all hours: Rule 667. Every prisoner shall have access to a urinal or latrine at all hours. Mid-day meals: Rule 668. At 11 A.M. the prisoners shall suspend work at march to the bathrooms. After they have washed their hands and faces they shall proceed to the dining sheds or places appointed for the distribution of meals. Here they shall sit down and the cooks shall distribute the food in the presence of the Assistant Superintendent. The food shall ordinarily be consumed at the spot. Prisoners working in the prison garden or other places outside the prison shall ordinarily receive food at their place of work. Procedure after mid-day meals: Rule 669. When the meal is finished the prisoners shall visit the bath rooms for a wash and cleaning of plates, etc. A couple of tubs shall be placed nearby where prisoners may throw any food left over by him. The prisoners shall resume work after the meals. Checking of Food: Rule 670. The Deputy Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent shall be present when the food is distributed to the prisoners at mid-day, and in the evening. They shall verify the weight of a number of rations and frequently test the scales and weighs in the use. They shall record in the report book that the food distributed was correct in weight and food in quality or otherwise and note down complaints, if any, made by prisoners. Cessation of work and lock-up: Rule 671. The prisoners shall stop work at 3 P.M. in winter and 4 P.M. in summer. They shall collect their utensils and march to the spot where the parties were formed. After the head warder has counted them and compared them with the attendance register, they shall march to their respective wards and enclosures. They shall visit the latrines and bath rooms. The evening meal will be 228

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