# The Prisons Act, 1894, Section 20: Powers of Deputy and Assistant Jailers

- Act: The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894)
- In force from: 1894-01-07
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/prisons-act-1894/section/20/

## Text

Where a Deputy Jailer or Assistant Jailer is appointed to a prison, he shall, subject to the orders of the Superintendent, be competent to perform any of the duties, and be subject to all the responsibilities, of a Jailer under this Act or any rule thereunder.

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