173. Furnishing of information to the Minister

The Minister may, from time to time, request the

Commission in writing to furnish to him in such form as he may require returns, accounts and other information with respect to the work of the Commission and the Commission may furnish such information other than information deemed confidential by the Commission, on the grounds that providing such information –

would cause grave prejudice to an ongoing investigation under the Act;

would cause grave prejudice to the prevention or detection of any offence under the Act; or

expose the identity of a confidential source of information in relation to any inquiries or investigations that are being conducted by the