(1)A matron shall perform the duties of woman jailor and shall be in charge of the women's section of the prison and shall work under the direct supervision of the Superintendent. She shall perform all the duties of the Jailor and Assistant Jailor mentioned in these rules so far as the women's section of the prison is concerned. It shall be her duty to see that either she herself or a woman guard is present right from the time of the opening of the prison till the time of lock-up, and to ensure that no unauthorized person enters the women's section of the prison. She shall always accompany, inside the prison, the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent, the Medical Officer or any other authorized visitors visiting the Women's section of the prison. In times of emergency, she shall immediately contact the next higher officer who is available and obtain his orders.
