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THE 1[***] STATE PRISONERS REGULATION, 1818

(BENGAL REGULATION III OF 1818)

Functions of the Government

7A. (1) Where a person is, or is to be, confined in Bangladesh under this Regulation for reasons connected with defence, external affairs or the security of 2[Bangladesh], the warrant of commitment, and any orders as to his release or the place of his detention shall be issued by the Government, and the amount of the allowance to be fixed for his support shall be fixed by the Government and shall be paid by the Government; and all reports and representations to be made under the foregoing provisions of this Regulation shall be submitted and forwarded to the Government.

Subject as aforesaid, all things to be done by or to the Government in relation to any persons confined or to be confined under this Regulation shall be done by or to the Government.

References in the preceding sections of this Regulation to the Government shall be construed in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this section.


  • 1
    The word "Bengal" was omitted by Article 6 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Laws) Order, 1972 (President’s Order No. 48 of 1972).
  • 2
    The word "Bangladesh" was substituted for the word "Pakistan" by Article 5 of the Bangladesh (Adaptation of Existing Lows) order, 1972 (President's Order No. 48 of 1972).
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