Laws & Rules
The Punjab Prisons Department functions under a comprehensive legal framework comprising Acts, Rules, Regulations, Ordinances and Government Policies. These laws regulate prison administration, prisoner management, correctional services, discipline and institutional governance throughout the Province of Punjab.
Acts
Principal Acts governing prison administration.
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The Prisons Act, 1894
Act IX of 1894
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The Prisoners' Act, 1900
Act III of 1900
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The Punjab Borstal Act, 1926
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Good Conduct Prisoners Probation Release Act, 1926
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Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline & Accountability Act
PEEDA 2006
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Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline & Accountability (Amendment) Act
PEEDA Amendment 2012
Rules & Regulations
Rules governing prison administration and correctional services.
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Regulation III of 1818
A Regulation for the Confinement of State Prisoners
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Good Conduct Prisoner's Probation Release Rules, 1927
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West Pakistan Prisons Department Delegation of Powers Rules, 1962
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Pakistan Prison Rules, 1978
Comprehensive Prison Administration Rules
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Punjab Execution of the Punishment of Whipping Rules, 1979
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Juvenile Justice System Rules, 2001
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Punjab Juvenile Justice System Rules, 2002
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Punjab Prisons Department Service Rules, 2010
Service Rules
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Punjab Prisons Department Service Rules, 2025
Latest Service Rules
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Parole System in Pakistan
Ordinances
Ordinances relating to prisoners, public order and correctional administration.
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Probation of Offenders Ordinance
XLV of 1960
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West Pakistan Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance
XXXI of 1960
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Execution of the Punishment of Whipping Ordinance
IX of 1979
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Juvenile Justice System Ordinance
XXII of 2000
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Mental Health Ordinance, 2001
Policies
Official policy documents and departmental notifications.
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Amendment / Modification in Affiliation Policy 2024 Regarding Prisoners Convicted Under Narcotics Offences
Official Policy Notification