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(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 21, where any dispute exists or is apprehended, the Government may, by order in writing and for reasons to be stated therein,-- (a) refer the dispute to the appellate authority constituted for the area in which the dispute exists or is apprehended, for decision; or (b) decide the dispute themselves. (2) Where a dispute is referred to an appellate authority under clause (a) of sub-section (1), that authority shall decide the dispute as if the reference by the Government were an appeal under sub-section (6) of Section 21. (3) The decision of the Government referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) shall be final and shall be given effect to by the parties to the dispute forthwith.