Section 7 in Punjab Detenus (Conditions of Detention) Order, 1981
7. Diet.
(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.(2)The detenus lodged in the Jails of Punjab State may be allowed by the Superintendent to supplement their requirements in the matter of food be receiving fruits (both fresh and dry) in reasonable quantity and pure ghee upto five kilograms per month from relatives and friends at the time of interviews; provided that such articles of diet shall be subject to examination by the Superintendent.
