Section 54

Whenever the Medical Officer either on his own observations or on report by the Superinten­

dent is of the opinion that the life of any detained person will be endangered by his continuance in a place of detention or that any sick person will not survive his detention or is totally and permanently unfit for place of detention discipline, he shall state his opinion, and the grounds therefor, in writing to the Superintendent, who shall forward the same to the Officer-in-Charge.