of the Inspector General.
Leper or tubercular prisoners whose condition is serious
may, however, be transferred in anticipation of sanction, but
formal sanction for such transfers must be obtained.
Transfer of prisoners for local or disciplinary reasons.
Rule153. The Superintendent may recommend to the
Inspector General transfer to another prison of any prisoner whose
detention in the prison is considered to be inexpedient for local or
disciplinary reasons or for any other sufficient cause. The reasons
for transfer
should always be communicated to the.
Superintendent of the prison to which the prisoner is transferred and
should also be recorded on the history ticket of the prisoner.
Transfer of adolescent, habitual and other prisoners.
Rule154. (i) All male adolescent prisoners under the age
of 18 years with sentences of three months or over shall
immediately on conviction be transferred to the Borstal Institution
and Juvenile Prison.
(ii) All women prisoners with sentence of two months or
over shall immediately on conviction be transferred to the
women's prison.
(iii) All adult habitual prisoners shall be transferred to the
habitual prison.
(iv) All Court Martial prisoners shall immediately on
admission be transferred to prison situated near their homes and
if long termers, to central prisons nearest their homes.
Transfer of leper and tubercular prisoners.
Rule155. Leper and tubercular prisoners shall be
transferred to prisons specially reserved for them. Medical history
and record of the case must invariably accompany these prisoners.
In case of tubercular prisoners the skiagram will also be sent. Early
diagnosis of all cases of tuberculosis is essential not only to give
the patients a reasonable chance of recovery but also to remove a
source of infection to others. If the case is serious one, transfer
may be made in anticipation sanction and formal sanction may be
obtained afterwards.
Transfer of local prisoners whose sentences exceed' five years.
Rule156. Prisoners whose sentences exceed five year
shall not be confined in a prison which is situated in the horn
district or which is close to their "homes.
Adult male prisoners where to be confined.
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