# The Prisoners Act, 1900, Section 6: Power for State Governments to appoint Superintendents of Presidency prisons

- Act: The Prisoners Act, 1900 (Act 3 of 1900)
- In force from: 1900-02-02
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/prisoners-act-1900/section/6/

## Text

The State Government may appoint officers who shall have authority to receive and detain prisoners committed to their custody under this part. Explanation.--Any officer so appointed, by whatever designation he may be styled, is hereinafter referred to as "the Superintendent".

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