960. Percentage of prisoners employed in the garden.
- The number of prisoners employed in the garden for the production of vegetables, condiments, and antiscorbutics (exclusive of those employed on raising water) should not on an average exceed 3 per cent of the prisoners confined in the jail. In 4th class District Jails, the proportion may be increased to 5 per cent. If a greater number of prisoners is employed, the Deputy Superintendent shall be required to realize at least Rs. 3 per prisoner per month by the sale of vegetables over and above what are needed for the wants of the Jail or make a corresponding reduction in the cost of maintenance by raising food-stuffs. An experienced gardener should, when a gardener is not specially sanctioned, be entertained as a warder.
