Prisons Act, 1894 · Chapter III: Duties of Officers · Subordinate Officers
Section 22: Subordinate officers not to be absent without leave
Officers subordinate to the Jailer shall not be absent from the prison without leave from the Superintendent or from the Jailer.
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