Reference of counter-notices to Lands TribunalN.I.
97.—(1) Where the Department serves a counter-notice under Article 95(1)(b) or (c), the owner who served the purchase notice may, within two months of the date of receipt of the counter-notice, refer the matter to the Lands Tribunal.
(2) On any such reference, if the counter-notice is not withdrawn, the Lands Tribunal shall consider the matters set out in the purchase notice and the reasons specified in the counter-notice and shall determine whether the purchase notice or the counter-notice should be upheld.
(3) If the Tribunal determines to uphold the purchase notice it shall declare it valid.