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Section 82

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

(1) The State may set up a Prison Development Board with the objective of modernizing prison infrastructure and facilities for better prison management, correctional and reformational activities for prisoners and welfare of the prison officer and prison staff.

(2) The composition of such Board, its responsibilities, manner of governance and other provisions shall be such, as may be prescribed.

83. Any of the powers conferred by this Act may be exercised and performed by such officers as the Government may designate in this regard.

84. The accounts of every prison shall be maintained and audited in such manner, as may be prescribed.

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ActThe Punjab Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2026
Section82
JurisdictionState of Punjab
StatusIn force as published by the source

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