- National festivals like Liberation Day, Republic Day and Independence Day shall be celebrated in the following manner: -(i)The National Flag shall be hoisted by the senior most Jail Officer present.(ii)In prisons where there is a band, the National Anthem shall be played only on the occasions of the Liberation Day, Republic Day and the Independence Day when the National Flag is unfurled. The playing of the National Anthem should be treated as a salute to the Flag and not to the dignitary unfurling the Flag. In prisons where there is no band, the National Anthem shall be sung when the National Flag is unfurled on the occasions of the Liberation Day, Republic Day and Independence Day. On occasions of other National Festivals, the National Anthem shall be sung.(iii)Ceremonial parades of guards and prisoners shall be held.(iv)Prisoners shall be allowed to have such sports activities as may be considered feasible.(v)Exhibition of cinema films and magic lantern, etc., may be arranged through the concerned Government agencies for the benefit of prisoners.Provided that-(a)no expenditure in excess of that authorized by the Inspector General may be incurred for this purpose;(b)all usual and necessary security measures are taken when prisoners are concentrated to witness the functions.
