16.—(1) The Department may make regulations requiring any information or evidence needed for the determination of any application[F1 made or treated as made] under this Order, or any question arising in connection with such an application, [F2(or application treated as made), or needed for the making of any decision or in connection with the imposition of any condition or requirement under this Order,] or needed in connection with the collection or enforcement of child support or other maintenance under this Order, to be furnished—
(a)by such persons as may be determined in accordance with regulations made by the Department; and
(b)in accordance with the regulations.
[F3(1A) Regulations under paragraph (1) may make provision for notifying any person who is required to furnish any information or evidence under the regulations of the possible consequences of failing to do so.]
Paras. (2), (2A) rep. by 1995 NI 13
(3) The Department may by regulations make provision authorising the disclosure by itF4. . . , in such circumstances as may be prescribed, of such information held by[F4 it] for purposes of this Order as may be prescribed.
Para. (4) rep. by 1995 NI 13
F1Words in art. 16(1) inserted (3.3.2003 for certain purposes otherwise prosp.) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2000 (c. 4), ss. 25, 68(2), Sch. 3 para. 16; S.R. 2003/53, art. 3(1), Sch.
F2Words in art. 16(1) inserted (3.3.2003 for certain purposes otherwise prosp.) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2000 (c. 4), ss. 12, 68(2); S.R. 2003/53, art. 3(1), Sch.