Section 51 in Delhi Prisons (Inspection, Meetings and Duties of Officers) Rules, 1988
51. Deputy Superintendent to make over charge when he leaves the jail.
- The Deputy Superintendent shall, before leaving the jail for any purpose whatsoever, and on every occasion on which he proposes to leave the jail, make overcharge of the jail to the next senior officer in the rank present, and shall record the fact that he has done so in his journal. The officer receiving charge shall thereupon, countersign the entry made in acknowledgement of having done so.
