Interval between committal and court-martial

    In every case where any such person as is mentioned in section 102 and as is not on active service remains in such custody for a longer period than eight days, without a court-martial for his trial being ordered to assemble, a special report giving reasons for the delay shall be made by his commanding officer in the manner prescribed; and similar report shall be forwarded every eight days until a court-martial is assembled or such person is released from custody.