CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Maharashtra government has issued fresh guidelines to strictly deal with prisoners who overstay their sanctioned leave from correctional facilities. The new directives aim to ensure accountability and maintain discipline among inmates, while providing a structured framework for corrective action.
According to the guidelines, prisoners who fail to return on time from temporary leave will face immediate administrative action, which could include cancellation of future leave privileges and disciplinary proceedings. The prison authorities have been instructed to document each case thoroughly and report any violations promptly to the state correctional department.
The government emphasized that the guidelines are intended to strengthen prison management and maintain law and order within correctional facilities. Officials highlighted that timely return from leave is crucial for security and rehabilitation programs, and any negligence undermines the objectives of the correctional system.
Prison superintendents across the state have been directed to organize awareness sessions for inmates about the importance of adhering to leave policies and the consequences of non-compliance. The new measures also include provisions for monitoring repeat offenders and taking stricter action if necessary.
The Maharashtra government stated that these guidelines are part of a broader initiative to modernize prison administration, enhance accountability, and improve overall discipline, ensuring the safety of society and the smooth functioning of correctional institutions.
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