Section 7(1) in Punjab Detenus (Conditions of Detention) Order, 1981
(1)Special Class and Ordinary Class detenu shall be given a diet allowance of seven rupees and five rupees per day, respectively. They will run their own kitchen with the assistance of some Jail staff. They shall be supplied articles stocked in Jail for prisoners, but payment for the articles supplied will be made by the detenus out of separate account to be opened for the detenus. In addition they can get other articles through prison canteen. They may if they so like get articles of their choice from outside through an contractor to be approved by the Superintendent. The articles so purchased shall be examined by the Superintendent.
