Reference or decision of disputes by Government

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in S. 21, where any dispute exists or is apprehended, the Government may, by order in writing and for reasons to be slated therein:- refer the dispute to the appellate authority constituted for the area in which the dispute exists or is apprehended, for decision, or decided the dispute themselves. Where a dispute is referred to an appellate authority under clause (a) of subs. (1) that authority shall decide the dispute as if the reference by the Government were an appeal under sub-s. (6) of 5.21. The decision of the Government referred to in clause (b) of sub-s. (1) shall be final and shall be given effect to b y the parties to the dispute forthwith.