Section 19 in The Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services (Management) Act, 2010
19. Functions and duties of Superintendent of Prison—
Subject to the provisions of the Act and the Rules and the lawful orders and directions of the Director General or other superior officers in the respective zone, the Superintendent of a prison shall, manage the prison in all matters including admission of prisoners, allowing visitors inside the prison, security of the prison, labour correctional programmes, expenditure, discipline, punishment and control and release of prisoners with the aid of his subordinate officers.
