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Of being informed of the amenities and privileges of prisoners and of the amenities and privileges of prisoners admissible under the law.

Of pursuing his religious faith in a manner not causing serious disturbance to the routine of the correctional home or annoyance to the other prisoners , and of observing penance in the case of death of prisoner's father or mother or husband as the case may be for the period prescribed by his or her religious custom.

To protection against labor not authorized by law or in excess of the prescribed period or without payment of wages at the prescribed rate.

Of communication with relatives and friends as permissible under the rules.

Of enjoyment of fundamental rights under Chapter III of the constitution of India in so far as they do not become incapable of enjoyment as an indent of confinement.

Food, Bedding & Clothing :

All prisoners shall have three meals a day - the early morning meal before the hour of labour, a mid day meal, and an evening meal before they are locked up for the night. Normally the prisoners are served adequate quantity of rice, lentil and vegetables in the lunch and chapatti, vegetables and lentil in the supper. Mutton and fish are served to them once every week. Tea is served twice daily.

Scale of Diet :

A new scale of diet has been introduced with effect from 17.10.07 vide G.O. No. 1064-HJ/4M-175/07 Dtd. 17.10.07.

Sl. No.
Item
Quantity per head per day
1. Rice and Atta 250 gms
2. Dal 100 gms
3. Vegetables 300 gms
4. Potato 100 gms
5. Fish 75 gms/ Per week
6. Meat 75 gms/ Per week
7. Egg 01 pc. / Per week
8. Soyabean 25 gms/ Per week

 

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