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Section 56

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

(1) All able-bodied prisoners, who are not otherwise engaged in prison services, shall be allotted work in workshops and prison factories.

(2) Provisions for all kinds of prison labour, allotment of work and management of prison industries shall be such, as may be prescribed.

57. Canteens and sales outlets may be established in a prison for the sale of products, including jail products to the prisoners, prison officer, prison staff and the public, as may be prescribed.

CHAPTER-XV SENTENCE PLANNING

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ActThe Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2026
Section56
JurisdictionState of Punjab
StatusIn force as published by the source

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