103. Minister may establish Young Offenders Sections
Feedback & supportThe Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, order that a section of any prison shall be used for the reception, education and disciplinary and vocational training of persons sent there under the provisions of this Act.
vocational training
“vocational training” means actual employment in agriculture or training in some branch of useful industry;
Any such section of any prison shall be known as a Young Offenders Section, and shall be under the management and control of the Director of Prisons.
Director
“Director” means the Director of Social Welfare and includes the Assistant Director of Social Welfare and such other persons as the President may, by notification in the Gazette, declare to be vested with all or any of the powers conferred and the duties imposed upon the Director by this Act or by any rules made thereunder;
The Director of Prisons may, subject to the approval of the Minister, make all necessary rules and orders not repugnant to this Act for the regulation and management of Young Offenders Sections.