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Section 674: Security of Locks and Bars

The Rajasthan Prisons Rules, 2022State Rules of Rajasthan · 1894

(1) All locks and bars and other fastenings must be regularly checked by the warder in charge and a report to the effect must be given to the Jailor.

(2) All duplicate keys for the locks must be kept in a sealed box under the custody of the concerned Jailor and no keys shall be left behind unaccounted for and no prisoner shall have any access to the prison keys.

(3) All the block keys when not in use shall be kept in an almirah or key box at the gate or at the tower in the custody of the gate keeper or Head Warder (Tower), as the case may be.

(4) Every prison shall be equipped with a generator with an automatic switch so that if power fails, the generator automatically switches on and all security gadgets shall function without any interruption.

675. Dynamic Security.- (1) Prisons shall be runned on the basis of dynamic security.

(2) Dynamic security depends on the use of alternative methods for which interaction with prisoners shall be a pre-requisite to make them aware of what is going on and to ensure them that they are being kept in safe and humane environment.

(3) It is not only means of preventing escape but also maintaining constructive relations with prisoners.

(4) The staff shall also be made to understand that security not merely implies guarding the wall and fence and electronic surveillance, but also action engendering a sense of protection and mutual trust.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Rajasthan Prisons Rules, 2022
Section674
Marginal noteSecurity of Locks and Bars
JurisdictionState of Rajasthan
StatusIn force as published by the source

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