Section 18 in The Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services (Management) Act, 2010
18. Administrative control and duties of Superintendent and other Officers of prisons —
(1)The general administrative control and management of prisons shall be vested with the Superintendent and the officers and staff shall exercise or perform such powers and functions, as may be prescribed.(2)All officers and staff of the prison subordinate to the Superintendent shall obey the directions of the Superintendent and perform such duties as may be assigned to then by the Superintendent or such officer authorised in this behalf by the Superintendent.
