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Section 38

The Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2026State Act of Punjab · Act 9 of 2026

(1) The officer-in-charge shall have the authority and shall be responsible for maintaining discipline in the prison and amongst the prisoners, prison officers and staff, in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder.

(2) The manner of enforcing discipline in the prisons shall be such, as may be prescribed.

(3) It shall be the duty of every prisoner to obey the orders and instructions of a prison officer and to abide by the provisions of this Act and to comply with such other directions, as may be prescribed.

Search of visitors, prison officers and staff.

Discipline in prisons.

PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ.(EXTRA), MAY 21, 2026 (VYSK 31, 1948 SAKA) 603

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ActThe Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2026
Section38
JurisdictionState of Punjab
StatusIn force as published by the source

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