CW 14323/08 [1] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN AT JAIPUR BENCH S.B. Civil Writ [Parole] Petition No.14323/08 Shanker Singh Versus State of Raj. DATE OF ORDER : 04/05/2009 HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI By Post. Ms. Alka Bhatnagar, for respondent *** A letter was sent by accused-petitioner for transfer of his case from one Jail to other for his personal reasons. Since it was addressed to Hon'ble Chief Justice, the same has been registered and placed before the Court for necessary orders. Rule 153 of Rajasthan Prisons Rules, 1951 reads is reproduced as under: 153. Transfer of prisoners under I.G.'s orders.- The following transfer can be made, subject to the orders of the Inspector- General of prisons:- (a) Transfer of prisoners of their health; (b) Transfer of prisoners to relieve overcrowding; (c) Transfer of prisoners, to act as convict-officers, sweepers, cooks, etc. in another jai; (d) Transfer of Prisoners to teach any special trade; (e) Transfer of “A” and “B” class prisoners; (f) Transfer of other prisoners for any special reason. CW 14323/08 [2] The Director General, Prisons is competent to transfer from one District Jail to another Jail. It appears that no such application was submitted by him before the concerned competent authority for his transfer as prayed for. Consequently, writ petition stands disposed of with the direction that petitioner may submit application to the Inspector General, Prisons who may examine his application for transfer in accordance with Rules and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law. Registry is directed to send the copy of this order to the petitioner and to I.G., Prisons for necessary compliance. [AJAY RASTOGI], J. FRBOHRA14323CW08 4-5.doc