Section 52(2) in Delhi Prisons (Inspection, Meetings and Duties of Officers) Rules, 1988
(2)The Deputy Superintendent shall, at least once in every twenty-for hours,(a)himself see every prisoner for the time being confined in the jail;(b)visit every barrack, ward, cell, compartment, and every other part of the jail and the premises thereof, including the hospital; and shall; save as provided in the rules, regulations, directions and orders of the time being in force in that behalf, always remain present within the jail or the premises thereof.Note: The Deputy Superintendent is permitted to be absent for meals at such times and for such periods as the Superintendent may specify, or when required to appear in a Court of Justice, or when leave of absent is permitted by the Superintendent.
