Section 18
Power to require provision of information
The Commission may, by notice in writing, require any person whom the Commission believes to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case—
(a)
to provide or produce to the Commission, within the period and in the manner specified in the notice, any information or document which is relevant to the performance of the Commission’s powers and functions; or
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(b)
to make a statement to the Commission providing an explanation on any information or document referred to in paragraph (a) within the period and in the manner specified in the notice.
(2)
Where the Commission directs any person to produce any document under subsection (1) and the person is not in custody of the document, the person shall—
(a)
state, to the best of his knowledge and belief, where the document may be found; and
(b)
identify, to the best of his knowledge and belief, the last person who had custody of the document and to state, to the best of his knowledge and belief, where the last-mentioned person may be found.
(3)
Any person required or directed to provide information under subsection (1) or (2) shall ensure that the information provided is true, accurate and complete and such person shall provide an express representation to that effect, including a declaration that he is not aware of any other information which would make the information provided untrue or misleading.