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23.

(1) This section applies where in relation to

decision by an appeal under this Part -

Governor in

Council.

(a)

the Appeal Board has given the Authority

directions under section 20(3); or

(b)

the Authority or the Secretary considers that

exceptional circumstances require the review of

the Appeal Board's decision on the appeal in the

public interest.

(2)

The Authority or the Secretary may, where this

section applies, within 14 days after being notified of a

decision of the Appeal Board refer the case for review by

the Governor in Council.

(3) Where the Authority or the Secretary has referred

a case for review under subsection (2), the Authority or

the Secretary shall forthwith notify the other party to the

appeal in writing of the reference, giving an adequate

statement of the reasons for seeking the review and

inviting the other party to the appeal to submit written

representations concerning the review to the Governor in

Council within 14 days of receiving notice of the

reference, for consideration by the Governor in Council.

(4) Upon a reference under subsection (2) and upon

the expiry of the period of 14 days referred to in