(1) If the Minister considers that the information contained in an application under section 59F of the Act is insufficient to enable a decision to be made in respect of the application, the Minister may, in writing, request the applicant to give such further information as is specified.
(2) An application is taken to have lapsed if the further information is not given before the end of:
(a) 60 days after the Minister makes the request to the applicant; or
(b) if the Minister extends that period in accordance with section 253--that extended period.