for the 14 Jails (Central/District) have been indicated. It has been stated that pursuant to the recommendations of the Committee, the Government has written to all the Prison Superintendents to seek preparation of estimates from the Jharkhand Police Housing Corporation Limited3 for the works recommended. The State Government has sought information wherever new prisons have been recommended for establishment. 27. The AC has sought directions as under: ‘i) There is urgent need for construction of new jail in Deogarh for which part of the land is also acquired and another part of the land has been earmarked. The Chief Secretary of the State should ensure that necessary steps are taken for process of the construction of new Jail at Deogarh and submit a status report to this Hon'ble Court. ii) As regards other jails are concerned, the State has directed the Superintendent of all jails to get estimates for construction of new wards and/or renovation. It may be (sic) admissible if this