The Prisons Act, 1870, 26 of 1870 (Rep., Act 9 of 1894) · III — .

Section 14. The Local Government shall make rules as to each of the following matters:

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

14. The Local Government shall make rules as to each of the following matters:— how often the Medical Officer shall visit the prison and see each prisoner: the 1870.] Prisons. 241 the records to be made respecting sick prisoners: periodical inspection of every part of the prison: reports on its cleanliness, drainage, warmth and ventilation: reports on the provisions, water, clothing and bedding supplied to the prisoners. The Medical Officer shall obey such rules.

Source: India Code