(1) Subject to subsection (2), the information notice specified in section 14 must state —
(a) that the person to whom the notice is addressed has a right of appeal under section 69 against the requirement specified in the notice within 30 days from the service of the notice on him or her; and
(b) the time for compliance with a requirement specified in the information notice, which time must not be expressed to expire before the end of the period of 30 days specified in paragraph (a).
(2) Where a notice of appeal against a decision made under section 14 is lodged with the Commissioner, the information required need not be furnished, and section 16 applies pending the determination or withdrawal of the appeal.
(3) If the Commissioner considers that by reason of special circumstances the information is required urgently for the proper performance of his or her functions and exercise of his or her powers under this Act, the Commissioner may apply to a Judge in Chambers for communication of the information.
(4) A law in force in Saint Lucia or rule of law prohibiting or restricting the disclosure of information does not preclude a person from furnishing to the Commissioner any information that is necessary or expedient for the performance by the Commissioner of his or her functions and this subsection does not apply to information that in the opinion of the Minister or the Minister for national security is, or at any time was, kept for the purpose of safeguarding the security of the State or information that is privileged from disclosure in proceedings in any Court.