(1) Prison architecture has to be based on the location of a new institution which will be decided on the basis of,-
(i) the functions which the institution has to perform;
(ii) emphasis on the training and treatment; and
(iii) the programme content of the institution.
(2) New institutions shall not be constructed near easily flooded and inundated areas, frontiers and international borders, sub- marginal land areas, sea faces, airports and congested urban localities.
(3) While selecting the site for new institutions, factors like transport facilities, water supply, electric lighting, connections with high power electric transmission lines, drainage and sewage, communication facilities (such as posts, telegraphs, telephones and internet) climatic conditions, facilities for the purchase of institutional supplies, have to be taken into consideration.
(4) Institutions like courts, civil hospitals, mental health centers, and educational facilities for children of prison personnel, should as far as possible within easy reach.
(5) The architecture of institutions will be governed by two principles; namely:-
(a) adequate protection to society through the establishment of security conditions; and
(b) adequate resources which shall be necessary for the successful implementation of various correctional programmes, institutional design and architecture.
(6) The plan of an institution shall be based on a careful analysis of inmate population, age group, custodial requirement, diversified work and educational programmes.
(7) Closed prisons shall be classified namely,-
(i) Central Jail with authorized population of one thousand five hundred prisoners;
(ii) District Jail with authorized population of seven hundred fifty prisoners;
and
(iii) Sub-Jail/ Temporary sub-jail with authorized population of five hundred prisoners.
(8) There shall be enough open space inside the perimeter wall to allow proper ventilation and sunlight and the area enclosed within the four walls of a prison shall not be less than
83.61 square meters per head of total capacity.
(9) Where land is scarce, the minimum area shall be 62.70 square meters per prisoner.
(10) No building inside a prison shall be nearer than fifty feets to the perimeter wall.
(11) The area of an institution shall be fixed in accordance with the needs of an institutional programme.
(12) The requirements of segregation of inmate groups within an institution in accordance with the prescribed principles of classification shall be provided for in every building plan 495 राजस्ााू राज-पत्र दिसम् बर 12 2022 भाग 4 (ग) and the requirements of administration and supervision shall also be taken into account while planning buildings.
(13) Each region or division shall have an institution for women prisoners according to local requirements and each Central, District and Sub-Jail shall have an enclosure for women prisoners.
(14) The existing enclosures for women in common prisons shall be renovated to ensure that women prisoners do not come in view of male prisoners during their passage to and from these enclosures.
(15) Such enclosures shall have a double lock system with one lock outside and the other inside and the keys of the later always remaining with a woman guard inside.
(16) The institutions or enclosures for women prisoners shall have all the requisite facilities with reference to their special needs such as segregation, protection, pregnancy, child-birth and family care, health care, training and rehabilitation and such other needs.
(17) Under-trials and detenues shall be lodged away from convicted prisoners.
(18) Accommodation for prisoners shall provide adequate cubic contents of air, floor space, lighting, ventilation and climatic protection and all constructions in prison organization shall adhere to ISI standards.
(19) A special cell with adequate technical staff shall be set up at the prison headquarters to plan, monitor and supervise all constructions and repair works in the department.
(20) Close Circuit Television Camera and other security gadgets shall be installed in work sheds, kitchens, hospitals, main gate, interview rooms, high security enclosures and in the premises of the barracks for the purpose of proper monitoring.