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Department of Prisons-Prisoners' Welfare Fund Law (No. 18 of 1973) - Sect 4

Payments to the Fund

4. The following moneys shall be credited to the account of the Fund: -
(a) all moneys lying to the credit of the " General Deposit , Account-Prisoners' Welfare Fund " as shown in the books of accounts of the Department of Prisons, on the date on which this Law comes into operation;
(b) such part of the net proceeds of the sale of hobby articles, as may be determined from time to time by the Secretary;
(c) the compulsory levy made on the wages of prisoners;
(d) any public donations made towards the welfare of prisoners;
(e) any sums recovered by way of charges levied on Government Departments and other institutions for the supply of prison labour;
(f) any unauthorized cash found in the possession of prisoners;
(g) any cash found in prison premises without proof of ownership;
(h) net profits from-
(i) the sales room run by the Department of Prisons,
(ii) exhibitions of hobby articles made by prisoners, and
(iii) canteens run in prisons; and
(i) such other contributions to the Fund as may be approved by the Secretary to the Ministry in charge of the subject of Finance.


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