Prison armoury
Section 759 of Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 deals with prison armoury. A special room near the main gate shall be set apart for storing the arms and ammunition.
(1) A special room near the main gate shall be set apart for storing the arms and ammunition. It shall be furnished with suitable steel wooden racks for keeping the rifles and pegs to hang accoutrements on. The room shall be strong with double reinforced steel doors, one opening inside the administrative block and another steel door opening outside the prison near the security beat.
(2) Sufficient number of modern lethal and non-lethal weapons with suitable ammunition, bodyguard shields, helmets, battens, gas masks, gloves, leg guards, fire extinguishers, pepper spray and other body protective equipments available from time to time, shall be provided in every prison for use in emergent situations.
(3) In charge armoury shall, - (a) inspect daily all arms and accouterments, and see that they are kept clean and fit for immediate use;
(b) take charge of the armory, ammunition and spare accouterments keep the key of the armory in his possession, see that the ammunition is kept dry and in good order. Ten rounds of rifle (weapon) ammunition for each rifle is always kept ready for use;
(c) satisfy himself that each sentry knows and understands the orders for his post; and (d) keep an account of ammunition in stock received and expended.
(4) The ammunition shall be securely locked up in boxes and one set of keys of outside gates of prison armoury shall be retained by the Line Officer and other set shall be retained by the in-charge armoury. One set of keys of inside gates of prison armoury shall be retained by the Deputy Superintendent (Administration) and other set shall be retained by the Deputy Superintendent (Security).
(5) All arms accoutrements and such ammunition, taken out for regular use, shall be inspected by the Superintendent at every inspection parade.
(6) On the 1st January of every year, a list of the arms, ammunition and accoutrements in stock with remarks as to their condition shall be submitted for the information of the Director- General. Supply of ammunition, repair of arms.
Section 759, Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 (Act 1 of 2022).
Questions about Section 759
What does Section 759 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 deal with?
Section 759 of the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 is headed "Prison armoury". A special room near the main gate shall be set apart for storing the arms and ammunition.
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When was the Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 enacted?
Haryana Prisons Rules 2022 was enacted in 2022 as Act 1 of 2022. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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