Exceptions relating to payment of additional benefit under awards made before the commencing date

2.  Section 135(3) of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 shall not apply if a question arises as to either—

(a) the weekly rate at which the benefit is payable by virtue of the up-rating order; or

(b) whether the conditions for the receipt of the benefit at the altered rate are satisfied,

until the question has been determined in accordance with the provisions of that Act.