Andhra Pradesh Prisons Rules, 1979 – Introduction of Shampoo Sachets & Tooth Past instead of Soap-nut and Tooth Powder

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
HOME (PRISONS & FIRE) DEPARTMENT
Abstract - Home (Prisons & Fire Services) Department – Andhra Pradesh Prisons Rules, 1979 – Introduction of Shampoo Sachets & Tooth Past instead of Soap-nut and Tooth Powder – Amendment – Orders- Issued.

Home (Prisons & Fire Services) Department
G.O.MS.No. 4 Dated: 19-01-2016

Read:
From the Director General of Prisons & Correctional Services, A.P.,Hyderabad. Lr.No.Estt-Inds.2/272/2015, dt.22-09-2015.


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ORDER:
In the reference read above, the Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, A.P. Hyderabad has submitted a proposal to change the system of use of tooth sticks or charred paddy husk or other material and use of soap-nut for bathing purpose by the prisoners confined in all prisons in Andhra Pradesh duly amending the Rule No.265 and Note (1) (2) & 821 of A.P. Prison
Rules, 1979.

2. Government, after careful examination of the above proposal hereby agree to dispense the age old system of using tooth sticks or charred paddy husk or other material for cleaning of teeth and soap –nut for bathing of the prisoners confined in all prisons in Andhra Pradesh and introduce Tooth Paste and Shampoo Sachet for male prisoners and female prisoners as follows:

TOOTH PASTE :
For Male and Female Prisoners --- Male and Female Prisoners (2) grams per head each day

SHAMPOO SACHE :

For Male Prisoners --- (5) ml per head per week 

For Sikh community & Pendis --- (10) ml per head per week

For Female Prisoners --- (10) ml per head per week 

Existing Rule Position of Rule No.265 of A.P. Prison Rules, 1979

Modified Rule Position of Rules No. 265 of A.P. Prison Rules, 1979

After the enumeration of the prisoners is completed, they shall be marched to the latrine, and when they have been given an opportunity of resorting to it, they shall be marched to the bathing platform and shall be required to wash their hands and faces.  Tooth sticks or charred paddy husk or other material in use in ordinary. Indian house-holds shall be provided for prisoners for the purpose of cleaning their teeth. NOTE: 1. All “C” class male prisoners shall be given for bathing purposes 30 gms of soapnut per head per week or, when soap-nut is not is available, the same quantity of soap-nut powder. For the supply of soapnut powder to female convicts, see rule 821. 2. For Prisoners of Sikh community, and Pendis etc., who are required to keep long hair on religious grounds shall given 7 grams coconut oil daily for dressing the hair and (15) grams of soap-nut powder per week for bath in lieu of items issued in  Note (1) above: The hair of female prisoners shall not be cut without her consent, except on account of vermin or dirt or when the Medical Officer deems it requisite on the ground of health and cleanliness, and than the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness. They shall each be provided with 8 grams of coconut oil daily for dressing the hair and 15 grams of soap-nut powder twice a week for bathing. Female prisoners shall be supplied with a comb each and be allowed the use of a looking glass, one in each cell and one or two in each ward being provided therefor.

After the enumeration of the prisoners is completed, they shall be marched to the latrine, and when they have attended the nature’s call, they shall be marched to the bathing platform and shall be required to wash their hands and faces. (2) grams of Tooth Paste shall be provided per day for prisoners for the purpose of cleaning their teeth. NOTE: 1. All “C” class male prisoners shall be given for bathing purposes (5) ml of Shampoo Sachet per head per week. For the supply of Shampoo Sachet to female convicts, see rule 821. 2. For prisoners of Sikh community, and Pendis etc., who are required to keep long hair on religious grounds shall given 7 grams coconut oil daily for dressing the hair and (10)ml of Shampoo Sachet per week for bath in lieu of items issued in Note (1) above: The hair of female prisoners shall not be cut of vermin or dirt or when the Medical Officer deems it requisite on the ground of health and cleanliness, and than the hair of such prisoners shall not be cut closer than necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness. They shall each be provided with 8 grams of coconut oil daily for dressing the hair and (10) ml of Shampoo Sachet per week for bathing. Female prisoners shall be supplied with a comb each and be allowed the use of a looking glass, one in each cell and one or two in each ward being provided therefor.

3. The Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, shall take further necessary action, accordingly, in the matter.

DR. MANMOHAN SINGH
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT (FAC)