Section 17 in Punjab Detenus (Conditions of Detention) Order, 1981
17. Writing materials.
(1)All detenus shall be supplied writing materials at their own expense provided that the supply of paper shall be subject to the following conditions :-(i)it shall be supplied in small quantities at a time and shall before delivery to the detenus be numbered and jail stamp affixed to it; and(ii)an additional lot small not be supplied unless the paper already supplied is produced and is found to have been properly used.(2)Student detenus shall be provided with all facilities to prosecute their studies in Jail.(3)All detenus who desire to learn Hindi and Punjabi shall be supplied at Government expense slates, pencils, takhties, inkpots and pens during teaching hours.
