Questions as to appropriations
21. The provisions of this article shall have effect in relation to any land appropriated between 9th November 1973 and 1st April 1974 and to any financial adjustment made on the appropriation.
Any such land shall for the purposes of this order be treated as held for the purpose for which it has been appropriated, and any financial adjustment made on the appropriation shall be of full effect, unless a local authority, Passenger Transport Executive or water authority give notice that the land falls to be treated for the purposes of this order as being held for the purpose for which it was held before the appropriation, or that the financial adjustment falls to be varied. If such notice is given the question of the purpose for which the land is held or, as the case may be the adjustment to be made, shall be determined by agreement between the authorities concerned or failing such agreement by the decision of a person agreed on by such authorities or in default of agreement appointed by the Secretary of State.