The Council may direct—
to supply to it, in such form as it may reasonably specify, such information specified or described in the direction as it may require for the purpose of exercising its functions.
A body or person to whom a direction under this section is given shall, if the information specified or described in the direction is in its possession, comply with the direction as soon as reasonably practicable.
Before giving a direction under this section and in specifying the form in which any information is to be supplied, the Council shall have regard to the desirability of minimising the costs, or any other detriment, to the body or person to whom the direction is given.
If a body or person to whom a direction under this section is given fails to comply with the direction the body or person shall, if so required by the Council, give notice to the Council of the reasons for the failure.