Section 259: Tenure of settlement

Q: What does Section 259 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 259 TMPM pertains to "Tenure of settlement". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 259 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs tenure of settlement. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 259 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 259 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 259 TMPM?

धारा 259 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 259 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 259 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs tenure of settlement. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 259 TMPM?

Dhara 259 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 259 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 259 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs tenure of settlement. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 259 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 259, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, § 259 (India).

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