Notification for extension for parole

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB DEPARTMENT OF HOME (JAILS) (Jail Branch) Notification NO.1/274/2018-1 J/947 The 16 th of May 2020 In exercise of the powers conferred by the Sub Section 2(A) of Section 3 of the Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act 1962, the Governor of Punjab is pleased to allow temporary release of prisoners, even beyond 16 weeks or for such period and in such manner as recommended by the High Powered Committee constituted as per directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1/2020 IN RE: CONTAGION OF COVID 19 VIRUS IN PRISONS. 2. Further, the condition of availing of Parole on quaterly basis is waived off tor the calendar year 2020. 3. These powers shall be exercised in accordance with the Act and Rules made there under, and guidelines issued by the Government from time to time, and under the overall supervision of the State Government. R. Venkat Ratnam, IAS Principal Secretary to Govt of Punjab Department of Jails A copy is forwarded to the following for information & necessary action:- 1. Hon'ble Executive Chairman, Punjab State Legal Services Authority-cum-Chairperson, High Powered Committee. 2. Additional Chief Secretary to Govt. of Punjab , Department of Home affairs and Justice. 3. Principal Secretary to Govt of Punjab, Department of Health and Family Welfare Punjab. 4. Legal Remembrancer, Punjab, Chandigarh. 5. All Deputy Commissioners in the State of Punjab. 6. Director Public Relations, Punjab, Chandigarh. 7. All Superintendents of Central/DistrictlSub-Jails in the State of Punjab. >=~-l9 k-u.~' Under Secretary, Jails Endst No.1/274/2018-1J/955 Dated, Chandigarh 16-05-2020 A copy is forwarded to the Controller Printing & Stationary, Punjab, Chandigarh through email with the request that this notification may kindly be published in the Punjab Gazette (extra-ordinary) and printed copies of this notification may kindly be sent to this Department. s;::~-\.Q I~~' Under Secretary, Jails