# The Prisons Act, 1894, Section 5: Inspector General

- 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/5/

## Text

An Inspector General shall be appointed for the territories subject to each State Government, and shall exercise, subject to the orders of the State Government, the general control and superintendence of all prisons situated in the territories under such Government.

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