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25.—(1) This section applies if, in the opinion of the Department, any other public authority has failed—
(a)to comply with the duty imposed by section 22(2) or the duty imposed by section 23(5);
(b)to act in accordance with advice or guidance given by the Department under section 24.
(2) Where this section applies—
(a)the Department must request from the public authority an explanation for the failure; and
(b)the public authority must provide the Department with such an explanation in writing within the period of 28 days from the date of the request under paragraph (a) or such longer period as the Department may allow.
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