54Order requiring supply of information and answers to questions

54 Order requiring supply of information and answers to questions

(1) For the purpose of monitoring compliance with this Act or the regulations, an inspector, with the written approval of the Director, may apply to the Magistrates' Court for an order requiring any person at a time and place specified by the inspector—

(a) to answer, orally or in writing, any questions put by the inspector relating to a licensee's business of operating a rooming house; or

(b) to supply, orally or in writing, information required by the inspector relating to a licensee's business of operating a rooming house.

(2) If the Magistrates' Court is satisfied on the basis of evidence presented by the inspector that the order is necessary for the purpose of monitoring compliance with this Act or the regulations, the Court may grant the order sought.

(3) An order under this section must state a date, not later than 28 days after the making of the order, on which the order ceases to have effect.

(4) An inspector who executes an order under this section must, as soon as practicable after that execution, notify the Magistrates' Court in writing of the time and place of execution of the order.