71G. (1) For the purpose of performing his or her functions under this Part in relation to an application, the assessor may, by notice in writing, require an applicant—

(a) to provide such further information or documents as are specified by the assessor that, in the assessor’s opinion, are reasonably required for the purposes of the consideration of the application, or

(b) to verify such information or documents submitted with the application or provided under paragraph (a) as are specified by the assessor.

(2)  For the purposes of subsection (1), where the information or documents referred to in paragraph (b) of that subsection, or anything required to verify such information or documents, is in the power, possession or procurement of a third party, the applicant shall make every reasonable effort to obtain that information or those documents from the third party concerned.

(3) The notice under subsection (1) shall specify the period, which may be extended by the assessor for good reason, within which the requirement concerned shall be complied with.

(4) An applicant and his or her employees, servants or agents shall give all assistance (including permission to enter the applicant’s property) to, and cooperate with, the assessor and any persons engaged under section 71E(3) for the purpose of performing their functions under this Part.]