Section 15: Functions of the Inspector General of Prisons

The Inspector General of Prisons shall perform the following functions under the direction and supervision of the Director General of Prisons, namely:-

(a) to implement prison policies as laid down by the Government;

(b) to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control the various prison or correctional services;

(c) to define the functions and fix lines of authority and channels of command of the prison personnel’s;

(d) to inspect prisons or institutions with special reference to care, welfare, training and treatment of inmates, staff discipline and staff welfare etc;

(e) to inspect or to direct to inspect all prisons or institution at least once in a year; and

(f) to verify whether reformation is being made in the prison for ultimate rehabilitation in the society after release.