S.L. 456.2 Art. 5Notice of commencement of investigation and request for report.

(1) Without prejudice to the provisions of article 5 of the

Act, when commencing an investigation in exercise of the functions referred to in article 12(g) and (h) of the Act, the

Commissioner shall with the assistance of the Commission, notify by means of a registered letter all the parties concerned that he intends to carry out an investigation.

(2) In the notice of commencement of an investigation to the person who is allegedly responsible for the wrongful act, the Commissioner shall inform such person of the allegations made in his regard and shall moreover have the right to request such person to provide, within ten working days, a report on the allegations made: Provided that the Commissioner shall have the right to commence, and proceed with, the investigation whether the report is submitted, by the person so requested, within the stipulated time or not.

(3) In the notice of commencement of an investigation, the Commissioner shall moreover formally request the parties concerned whether they accept to be bound by the findings of the Commissioner in accordance with article 18(2) of the Act.