Section 57 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Subsistence-allowance.
The State Government may fix scales, graduated according to rank, race and nationality, of monthly allowances payable for the subsistence of judgment-debtors.
Summary
- The State Government has the power to set the budget for a prisoner's daily needs.
- This money is called a subsistence allowance.
- The government creates scales for these payments based on different factors.
- These factors include the prisoner's rank, race, and nationality.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides the food allowance for civil prisoners under Section 57 of the Code of Civil Procedure?
Under Section 57 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the State Government is responsible for fixing the scales of monthly allowances for the subsistence of debtors.
2. What is a subsistence allowance in Section 57 of the Civil Procedure Code?
In Section 57 of the Civil Procedure Code, it is a monthly allowance paid to support a person who is detained in civil prison for failing to pay a debt.
3. Are all allowances the same under Section 57 of the 1908 Code?
No, under Section 57 of the 1908 Code, the State Government can fix different scales based on the person's rank, race, and nationality.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 57 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, who is responsible for fixing the scales of monthly allowances?
2.Under Section 57 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, which of these is a factor used to determine the subsistence allowance scale?
3.Under Section 57 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the allowance mentioned is paid for what purpose?
4.Under Section 57 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, how often are these allowances generally calculated to be paid?