Section 19 in Delhi Prisons (Inspection, Meetings and Duties of Officers) Rules, 1988
19. Weekly inspection Parade of Prisoners.
(1)The Superintendent shall hold a weekly parade of all prisoners for the time being confined in the jail for purposes of muster and inspection. The parade shall 'ordinarily be held on the Monday of each week.(2)At each parade held under the preceding clause, the Superintendent shall satisfy himself :(a)that every prisoner is properly classified as provided in the rules in that behalf;(b)that every prisoner is provided with proper clothing and bedding as provided in the rules in that behalf ;(c)that every prisoner is clean both in person and clothing ;(d)that the provisions of the remission rules are understood by the prisoners, and that each prisoner knows the extent of remission (if any) thereunder which he has earned ; and(e)Generally that the rules and orders applicable to prisoners are being duly carried out; and(f)the prisoners avail free legal aid where admissible.(3)The Superintendent shall, at every such parade, hear every request or complaint (if any) which any prisoner may desire to make and shall, in due course, inquire into and pass orders thereupon.Note: On such parades, every prisoner shall namely, arrange his bedding, spare clothing history ticket and utensils on the front end of his sleeping mat and sit or stand at attention at the other end/exposing the palms his hands to the Superintendent's view.
