Section 414: Departmental badges and buttons

Q: What does Section 414 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) deal with?

Section 414 TMPM pertains to "Departmental badges and buttons". It is part of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 414 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs departmental badges and buttons. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 414 TMPM still in force?

Yes, Section 414 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 414 TMPM?

धारा 414 TMPM is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 414 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. Section 414 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs departmental badges and buttons. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 414 TMPM?

Dhara 414 TMPM is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 414 of the The Model Prison Manual, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 414 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM) governs departmental badges and buttons. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 414 of The Model Prison Manual, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 414, The Model Prison Manual, 2016 (TMPM)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Model Prison Manual, 2016, § 414 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Model Prison Manual, 2016

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 414

Departmental badges and buttons

- (i) Device for departmental badges and buttons:-

The monogram "A.E." encircled by a wreath witch Ashok Stambha above

(ii) Buttons will be of white metal for Superintendents, Deputy Superintendents, Inspectors, Assistant Inspectors of Excise and yellow metal for Excise Head Constables and Constables. They will be concave, die-struck and embossed with departmental device of the following sizes: