After Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s imprisonment in Tihar Jail, there is a lot of talk on social media about the jail. But do you know who are the VIP prisoners in the jail and what facilities they get there. Today we will tell you what separate facilities are available to VIP prisoners in the jail.
What is Superior Class?
Let us tell you that Superior Class. The facilities covered under this include a table, a stool, newspapers, a wooden bed for sleeping, a carpet, a cotton sheet, a mosquito net, a pair of slippers, a cooler, outside food, food inside the jail can also be cooked separately. Facility is provided. Whereas a common prisoner is given only a plate and a glass to eat. A carpet and blanket are provided for sleeping there. Apart from this, common prisoners are given separate small cells to live in. Apart from this, if he demands to read books then they are also provided.
Who are VIP prisoners?
Now the question comes. Who are VIP prisoners? In fact, prisoners are given ‘VIP status&rsquo based on their social status and economic profile. Have the right to apply for. Generally, former Union Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of State Legislators, former Assembly Speakers/Deputy Speakers, sitting MPs/MLAs and Judicial Magistrates are selected for VIP prisoners. Let us tell you that for most of the guilty politicians, there is an option to avail good facilities. Getting this special status is the gateway to better accommodation and food arrangements.
How are VIP cells
Let us tell you that in India The purpose of VIP cells in prisons is always to protect VIP accused from other prisoners and to separate them from the rest of the prison. The government spends more on security and better maintenance of these cells. According to the Prison Act of the Indian Constitution, no prison officer should get any benefit by selling anything to a prisoner or allowing its use. Similarly, the officer should not have any interest in any contract for prison supplies. Nor can he derive any profit from the sale or purchase of anything belonging to or on behalf of the prison or any prisoner.
What is the Model Jail Manual?
According to the information, every state has its own prison manual with the state government having the authority to change the prison laws, rules and regulations. The Home Ministry prepared the Model Prison Manual in 2003 based on the recommendations of the committee, which was set up to review the laws governing the management of prisons and the treatment of prisoners. The manual ensures that prisoners’ “Basic Minimum Needs” Those who are compatible with the dignity of human life should be given it. But it does not give any separate exemption to politicians or actors serving rigorous imprisonment.
Are facilities available by paying money?
All this is in the court Depend on order. However, Sahara India Parivar chief Subrata Roy, who is lodged in Tihar jail, had paid Rs 31 lakh for the privileges for 57 days. These included an air-conditioned room, western-style toilet, mobile phone, Wi-Fi and video conferencing facilities. For this, his company’s bill came to Rs 54,400 in a day. Because he had said in the court that if he did not get these facilities in jail, his daily business would be affected.
