(1)  An application to a court of petty sessions under section 12(1) of the Act for the issue of an order of transfer may be made by the Secretary or by a person acting on the Secretary's behalf.

(2)  If, as a result of the application, the court makes an order under section 12(1) of the Act, the Secretary or other person making the application must cause a copy of the application, together with a notice of hearing of the application, to be served on –

(a) the prisoner; and

(b) the Attorney-General.