506. On proof that the failure to file the report or return is due to the absence, death, illness or misconduct of the official representative or official agent or to any other reasonable cause, the judge may make any order he considers justified to enable the applicant to obtain all the information and documents required to prepare the report or return and grant such extension of time as the circumstances may require.
Failure to comply with an order made under the first paragraph is punishable in the same manner as failure to appear to testify before the court.