Section 62 of The Prisons Act, 1894
All or any of the powers and duties conferred and imposed by this Act on a Superintendent or Medical Officer may in his absence be exercised and performed by such other officer as the State Government may appoint in this behalf either by name or by his official designation.
Summary
- The State Government can appoint other officers to perform the duties of the Superintendent or Medical Officer.
- This provision applies when the Superintendent or Medical Officer is absent.
- The appointed officers can exercise all or any of the powers and duties of the absent official.
- The State Government may appoint these substitute officers either by their individual name or by their official designation.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Under what circumstances can another officer exercise the powers of a Superintendent or Medical Officer?
They can only do so in the absence of the Superintendent or Medical Officer.
2. Who has the authority to appoint a substitute officer under this section?
The State Government has the sole authority to make this appointment.
3. How can the State Government identify the officer appointed to act in their absence?
The State Government can appoint them either by their specific name or by their official designation.
4. Can a substitute officer perform all duties of the absent official, or only some of them?
They can perform all or any of the powers and duties conferred and imposed on the absent official.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 62 of The Prisons Act, 1894, who has the power to appoint another officer to exercise the duties of an absent Superintendent or Medical Officer?
Q2.Under Section 62 of The Prisons Act, 1894, what are the two ways the State Government can appoint a substitute officer?
Q3.Under Section 62 of The Prisons Act, 1894, when can an appointed substitute officer perform the duties of the Superintendent or Medical Officer?
Q4.Under Section 62 of The Prisons Act, 1894, which powers and duties can be exercised by the appointed substitute officer?