Medical examination

Every prisoner shall, on the day of his reception, as soon as possible after his reception, be separately examined by the Medical Officer, who shall record the state of health of the prisoner, the type of work the prisoner is capable of performing and such other particulars as may be directed: Provided that when a prisoner is received too late to be examined on the same day he shall be examined as soon as possible on the next day, and in any case within twenty-four hours of reception.