Section 51. Every Gaoler and subordinate officer of a prison ill-treating any prisoner, or wilfully violating or

51. Every Gaoler and subordinate officer of a prison ill-treating any prisoner, or wilfully violating or neglecting any rule contained in this Act or made under section fifty-four, shall be liable, on conviction before the Superintendent, to fine not exceeding one hundred rupees, or, on conviction before a Magistrate not being the Superintendent, to fine not exceeding two hundred rupees, or rigorous imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month, or both. Any fine imposed by the Superintendent under this section may be recovered, either by deductions from the convicted officer's salary and allowances, or under the law for the time being in force for the recovery of fines. No person shall, under this section, be punished twice for the same offence.