whether the prior approval of the President has been obtained by the Provincial Government to the commutation of the death sentence/release of the prisoner. A copy of the telegram will be endorsed by him to the Ministry of Interior. (xiv) If the reply from the Provincial Government is in the affirmative, the orders of that Government shall be implemented forthwith and intimation in this regard sent to the Provincial Government as well as to the Ministry of interior. Fixing of date of execution. Rule105. In the event of the final orders of Government to carry out executions, the Superintendent shall appoint a day for execution not more than a week later than the date on which such orders actually reach him irrespective of the date fixed by the Sessions Judge on the black warrants, so as to permit of the usual antecedent formalities, e.g., summoning of relative and friends for last interview the making of will, etc., being observed in due order and without precipitation. The date so fixed should be intimated to Government when acknowledging the order of execution. Punjab Amendment: For rule 105, the following shall be substituted:Execution of Condemned Prisoners. Rule 105. (i) On receipt of the final orders of the Government to carry out the execution, the Superintendent Jail, shall request the Trial Court concerned to fix a date for the execution of the sentence of death, in accordance with paragraph 39 of Chapter 24-B of the High Court Rules and Orders, Vol. III. (ii) The date so fixed will be intimated to the Provincial the Federal Government through the fastest means of communication. (iii) The Superintendent of Jail will make arrangements for summoning of relatives and friends of the condemned prisoner for the last interview, making of will, if any, and such like other purposeNotification. No.3/23-Prs-ll-HD/87, dated. 5-11-1990. Govt of the Punjab,Home Department. Superintendent to visit his office on the morning of execution. Rule106. On the morning of any execution, the Superintendent shall, before proceeding to the cell of the condemned prisoner, enter his office and assure himself that there is no communication awaiting him connected with the execution. Instructions regarding submission of mercy petition of condemned prisoners. 42