Summary: The Government of West Bengal Home Department issued the West Bengal Jail Code Rules for the superintendence and management of Jails and Subsidiary Jails in West Bengal, including regulations for visitors, jail officers, wardens, and security bonds. The Code also outlines the classification of jails, such as Central Jails and District Jails, and covers the Acts that govern the establishment and management of jails, prisoner confinement, and maintenance of discipline. Furthermore, the Code includes rules for financial provisions under the Defence of India Rules, such as the transfer of foreign securities, collective fines, and rationed articles during emergencies. Additionally, the Code empowers specific officers to exercise certain powers under the Defence of India Ordinance, 1939 and declares the jurisdiction and responsibilities of various authorities in maintaining law and order in Bengal.