Government Order · Establishment
State Advisory Board constituted under Paragraph 32.02 of Chapter XXXII of the Model Prison Manual, 2016 – Reconstituted – Orders issued. ...
2026-09-30 · G.O. (RT)3260/2026/HOME · Home Department
Summary
The Government of Kerala has reconstituted the State Advisory Board for Prisons in accordance with the Model Prison Manual, 2016. This action was taken due to vacancies arising from members no longer holding their positions and the impending expiration of the existing members' terms. The new board includes representatives from the Legislative Assembly, Parliament, and public members with expertise in prison administration.
Key points
- Reconstitution of the State Advisory Board for Prisons.
- New members appointed from the Legislative Assembly, Parliament, and public experts.
- The term of office for the new non-official members is three years.
- The board advises on correctional work, rehabilitation, and prisoner grievances.
Full English text
GOVERNMENT OF KERALAM. Abstract. Prisons - State Advisory Board constituted under Paragraph 32.02 of Chapter XXXII of the Model Prison Manual, 2016 - Reconstituted - Orders issued. HOME (B) DEPARTMENT. G.O.(Rt)No.3260/2026/HOME Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 30-09-2026. Read: 1. G.O.(Rt) No. 2951/2023/Home, dated 13.10.2023. Letter No.KPCS/4570/2026-WP1 dated 01.09.2026 from 2. Director General of Prisons & Correctional Services, Thiruvananthapuram. ORDER. As per the Government Order read as 1st paper above, the Government constituted the State Advisory Board in pursuance of Paragraph 32.02 of Chapter XXXII of the Model Prison Manual, 2016, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, to advise the State Government and the Prison Administration on matters relating to correctional work, rehabilitation of inmates and redressal of grievances of prisoners. 2. Since Smt. Shanthakumari, representing "Members of the Kerala Legislative Assembly", and Adv. A.M. Arif reprsenting "Elected Members of Parliament", among the Non-Official Members of the State Advisory Board are no longer holding the respective positions, and as the term of the existing Non official members is due to expire in October, the Director General of Prisons & Correctional Services, as per letter read as 2nd paper above, has requested Government to appoint new Non-Official Members to the State Advisory Board. 3. Government have examined the matter in detail and are pleased to reconstitute the State Advisory Board with the following Non-Official Members: A. MEMBERS REPRESENTING THE KERALA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 1. Sri. T.J. Vinod, MLA 2. Smt. K.K. Rema, MLA 3. Prof. C. Raveendranath, MLA B. ELECTED MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT 1. Sri. Dean Kuriakose, MP 2. Sri. M.P. Abdussamad Samadani, MP C. EMINENT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WORKING IN THE FIELD OF PRISON ADMINISTRATION AND WELFARE 1. Adv. Ibrahimkutty Kallar, Block No. 69, Kallar P.O., Idukki - 685552, Mob: 9446609393 2. Smt. Dhanya Suresh, Ganga Nivas, Periya P.O., Kasaragod, Mob: 9656570445 D. A RETIRED PRISON OFFICER OF THE STATE NOT BELOW THE RANK OF DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL Dr. N.S. Balakrishnan Nair, Nellippallil House, Alayamon P.O., Anchal, Kollam, Mob: 9447727676. 4. The terms and conditions of appointment, functions and duties of the reconstituted Board shall remain as specified in the Government Order read as 1st paper above and in Chapter XXXII of the Model Prison Manual, 2016. 5. The Non-Official Members of the State Advisory Board shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of their appointment to the Board, unless otherwise provided by Government. 6. The Government Order read as 1st paper above stands modified to the above extent. All other terms and conditions contained therein shall remain unchanged. (By order of the Governor) MINHAJ ALAM I A S ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY