Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
21. The Gaoler shall keep, or cause to be kept, the following records:—
(1) a register of warrants;
(2) a book showing when each prisoner is to be released;
(3) a punishment-book for the entry of the punishments inflicted for prison-offences;
(4) a visitors' book for the entry of any observations made by visitors to the prison;
(5) a record of the money and other articles taken from prisoners;
and all such other records as may be prescribed by rules made under section fifty-four.
Responsible for safe custody of documents.
Source: India Code