563Requests for further information or documents for reconsideration on initiative of decision‑maker

563  Requests for further information or documents for reconsideration on initiative of decision‑maker

 (1) If an internal decision reviewer for a reviewable decision needs further information or a document to reconsider the decision under section 562, the internal decision reviewer may, by written notice, request any affected entity for the decision give the further information or document to the internal decision reviewer.

 (2) The affected entity must give the requested further information or document to the internal decision reviewer within the following period:

 (a) 28 days after the notice is given under subsection (1);

 (b) if the internal decision reviewer specifies a longer period in the notice—that period.

 (3) If the affected entity does not give the requested further information or document within the period mentioned in subsection (2), the internal decision reviewer may:

 (a) extend the period under subsection (2); or

 (b) make a reconsideration decision.

 (4) If the affected entity gives the requested further information or document within the period mentioned in subsection (2), the period for the internal decision reviewer to reconsider the decision specified in paragraph 562(5)(c) does not include a day in the period:

 (a) starting on the day the notice is given under subsection (1) of this section; and

 (b) ending at the end of the day the affected entity gives the requested further information or document.

 (5) A notice given under subsection (1) must set out the effect of subsections (3) and (4).