(1)

The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

(2)

In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, such rules may provide for-

(a) the notification of any place as a public place;

(b) the placing in custody of women and girls released under sub-section (1) of section 10 or for whose safe custody orders have been passed under sub-section (1) of section 17 and their maintenance;

(c) the detention and keeping in protective homes of women and girls under sub-section (2) of section 10, sub-section (2) of section 17 and section 19 and their maintenance;

(d) the carrying out of the provisions of section 11 regarding notification of residence or change of or absence from residence by released convicts;

(e) the delegation of authority to appoint the special police officer under sub-section (1) of section 13;

(f) the carrying into effect of the provisions of section 18;

(g) the establishment, maintenance, management and superintendence of protective homes and the appointment, powers and duties of persons employed in such homes;

(h) any other matter which has to be, or may be, prescribed.

(3)

In making any rule under clause (d) or clause (g) of sub-section (2) the State Government may provide that a breach thereof shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two hundred and fifty rupees.

(4)

All rules made under this Act shall, as soon as may be after they are made, be laid before the State Legislature.