is pending such as construction of a special jail with capacity of 4000 prisoners in Raipur District, acquisition of land in Village Deori, approval for new jails in Balrampur etc. 20. The AC seeks following directions: ‘a) The Government may examine the specific recommendations qua 16 central/ district jails as highlighted in the note of the undersigned and examine whether the additional construction of barracks would ease of overcrowding in that jail. The problem of overcrowding must be seen at jail level and not for the entire State as a whole. b) The additional capacity should be matched with other infrastructure like toilets and enhancement of staff. This aspect should also be examined by the State. c) It has been mentioned that 19 additional prison barracks of 100 each would be approved in this financial year. It is prayed that the State Government may be directed to approve the said proposals within a period of 3 months so that construction could began. d) The report of the