Section13
The Prisons Act, 1894

Duties of Medical Officer

In force From 07 Jan 1894 Act 9 of 1894 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 9 of 1894 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 22 Mar 1894 In force 07 Jan 1894

Section 13 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with duties of Medical Officer. Subject to the control of the Superintendent, the Medical Officer shall have charge of the sanitary administration of the prison, and shall perform such 1duties as may be prescribed by rules made by the State Government under section [59]. The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.

Subject to the control of the Superintendent, the Medical Officer shall have charge of the sanitary administration of the prison, and shall perform such 1duties as may be prescribed by rules made by the State Government under section 2[59].

Section 13, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).

Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Prisons Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Prisons Act is headed "Duties of Medical Officer". Subject to the control of the Superintendent, the Medical Officer shall have charge of the sanitary administration of the prison, and shall perform such 1duties as may be prescribed by rules made by the State Government under section [59].

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Prisons Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Prisons Act 1894 13, section 13 Prisons Act 1894, section 13 of the Prisons Act. People searching for it also type prison act 13 01 and prison service act 13 02. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 13 of the Prisons Act come into force?

Section 13 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 13, came into force on 07 Jan 1894, having been enacted on 22 Mar 1894. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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