Clause 48

If the appellant is in prison he shall be deemed to have complied with the requirements of sections 45 and 47 of this Act if he gives to the officer in charge of the prison, either orally or in writing, notice of appeal and the particulars required to be included in the petition of appeal within the times prescribed by those sections.

Such officer shall forthwith forward such notice and petition or the purport thereof to the Registrar.