An order for surrender made in relation to a person shall be sufficient authority for-
(a) any person who holds the person in custody to release that person into the custody of an authorized officer;
(b) the authorized officer to transport the person in custody so as to enable the person to be placed in the custody of an escort officer of the prescribed place concerned for the purpose of the person's surrender to the prescribed place. (Amended 23 of 1998 s. 2)