Section 137Execution of sentence of imprisonment in special cases

s. 137

137. Execution of sentence of imprisonment in special cases Whenever in the opinion of an officer not below the rank of [Brigadier General] empowered in this behalf by the Chief of Army Staff any sentence or portion of a sentence of imprisonment cannot, for special reasons, be conveniently carried out in accordance with provisions of section 136 such officer may direct that such sentence or portion of sentence shall be carried out by confinement in any civil prison or other fit place.

1. 56. The words “Brigadier General” were substituted for the word “brigadier” by section 21 of the Army (Amendment) Act, 2006 (Act No. XXXIII of 2006)