F126C Review of directions.E+W+S
(1)If the Secretary of State gives a direction under section 26B(3) or (7) above, he shall give notice to the person or persons who submitted the tender or tenders that he has done so.
(2)An application for the review of a decision of the Secretary of State to give a direction under section 26B(3) or (7) above may be made to the court by any person who submitted a tender within 42 days from the date of service on him of the notice under subsection (1) above.
(3)Except as provided by subsection (2) above, a direction under section 26A or 26B above shall not be questioned by any legal proceedings whatever.
(4)In subsection (2) above “the court” means—
(a)the High Court in relation to England and Wales; and
(b)the Court of Session in relation to Scotland.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 26ZA substituted (24.7.2005 for certain purposes and 16.10.2005 in so far as not already in force) for ss. 26A, 26B, 26C by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 1, 60, Sch. 1 para. 16; S.I. 2005/1909, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2005/2812, art. 2(1), Sch. 1