Section46
The Assam Prisons Act, 2013

Section 46

In force Act 15 of 2013 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 15 of 2013

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Section 46 of the Assam Prisons Act, 2013. When any civil inmate is committed to prison in execution of a decree in favour of a private person, such person or his representative shall, ---- (a) make the first payment of the monthly subsistence allowance as fixed by the Court to the proper officer of the Court for transmission to the Superint

When any civil inmate is committed to prison in execution of a decree in favour of a private person, such person or his representative shall, ---- (a) make the first payment of the monthly subsistence allowance as fixed by the Court to the proper officer of the Court for transmission to the Superintendent, and if it has not been so made to an officer of the Court, then directly to the Superintendent; and (b) make the subsequent payments of monthly subsistence allowance to the Superintendent. in 'advance before the first day of each month; and in default of any of the above payments, the inmate may be released by the Superintendent if so ordered by the Court by whose warrant or order the inmate is committed to prison after filing a report by the Superintendent before such Court in the matter. CHAPTER - IX HEALTH CARE Sanitation and hygiene

Section 46, The Assam Prisons Act, 2013 (Act 15 of 2013).

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How do I find court cases under Section 46 of the Assam Prisons Act?

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When was the Assam Prisons Act enacted?

Assam Prisons Act was enacted in 2013 as Act 15 of 2013. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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