Order requiring supply of information and answers to questions
161 Order requiring supply of information and answers to questions
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—
to answer, orally or in writing, any questions put by the inspector relating to a licensee's conveyancing business; or
to supply, orally or in writing, information required by the inspector relating to a licensee's conveyancing business.
If the Magistrates' Court is satisfied on the basis of evidence presented by the Director that the order is necessary for the purpose of monitoring compliance with this Act or the regulations, the Court may grant the order sought.
An order under this section must state a day, not later than 28 days after the making of the order, on which the order ceases to have effect.
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.
This provision refers to the regulations (the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Conveyancers (Fees) Regulations 2018 · under section 188
- Conveyancers (Professional Conduct) Regulations 2018 · under section 188
- Conveyancers (Qualifications and Experience) Regulations 2018 · under section 188
1 more instrument made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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