Section 11(2)(i) in Rajasthan Prisoners Open Air Camp Rules, 1972
(i)The prisonersÂ’ Panchayat, shall consist of not less than five and not more than 7 members as may be decided by the Inspector General of Prisons, keeping in view the number of prisoners in a camp. The Panch shall be elected by the prisoners but a casual vacancy shall be filled by nomination by the Inspector General of Prisons, from amongst the prisoners. The term of each Panchayat will be for a year.