Exercise of powers of Superintendent and Medical Officer
Section 62 of the Prisons Act, 1894 deals with exercise of powers of Superintendent and Medical Officer. All or any of the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this Act on a Superintendent or Medical Officer may in his absence be exercised and performed by such other officer as the State Government may appoint in this behalf either by name or by his official designation. The Act came into force on 07 Jan 1894.
All or any of the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this Act on a Superintendent or Medical Officer may in his absence be exercised and performed by such other officer as the State Government may appoint in this behalf either by name or by his official designation.
Section 62, The Prisons Act, 1894 (Act 9 of 1894).
Questions about Section 62
What does Section 62 of the Prisons Act deal with?
Section 62 of the Prisons Act is headed "Exercise of powers of Superintendent and Medical Officer". All or any of the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this Act on a Superintendent or Medical Officer may in his absence be exercised and performed by such other officer as the State Government may appoint in this behalf either by name or by his official designation.
How do I find court cases under Section 62 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 62, section 62 Prisons Act 1894, section 62 of the Prisons Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 62 of the Prisons Act come into force?
Section 62 of the Prisons Act, cited as Prisons Act 1894 62, 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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