Power of Council to issue requisition for particulars or information
65.—(1) The Council may, from time to time, issue a requisition in writing to any person to furnish such particulars or supply such information relating to any matter to which this Act applies as may be specified in the requisition.
(2) A requisition issued by the Council under subsection (1) may —
(a)
specify the form in which and the time within which the particulars or information are to be furnished;
(b)
require the particulars or information to be furnished periodically at or within such time or times and in such form or forms as are specified in the requisition; and
(c)
specify the place or manner at or in which the particulars or information are to be delivered.
(3) Every person who is issued a requisition by the Council under subsection (1) shall furnish the particulars or supply the information specified in the requisition to the best of his knowledge and belief.
(4) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with any requisition issued by the Council under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.
(5) Any person who, in compliance or purported compliance with any requisition issued by the Council under subsection (1), furnishes the Council with any information or document which he knows is false or misleading shall be guilty of an offence.