Section 36 in Delhi Prisons (Inspection, Meetings and Duties of Officers) Rules, 1988
36. Medical Officer to visit jail daily and take measures to secure the health of prisoners.
(1)It shall be the duty of the Medical Officer to visit the jail at least once a day, except on Sundays, and on that day also whenever necessary; should circumstances render that course desirable, the Medical Officer shall visit the jail oftener than once a day. He shall visit every part of the jail and its precincts and premises frequently.(2)The Medical Officer shall take all such measures as may be necessary or expedient for the maintenance of the jail and its surroundings in a thoroughly sanitary state and the prisoners in sound health.(3)The Medical Officer shall visit the Cook-house and ensure the quality and quantity of ration before and after cooking.
