Mumbai: Maharashtra Government will not allow furlough for rape convicts as per the proposed new Jail Manual which will be notified soon, a senior official said today.

The manual, which has been revised after more than 30 years, also restricts new constructions in the prison area. Similarly, all jails will have medical facilities. Principal Secretary (Home) Vijay Satbir Singh said the proposed manual has already been approved by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.