Appeal by existing entities

Notwithstanding any provision in this Act to the contrary, where the Minister refuses to grant consent to an existing entity under section 11 (1) of this Act, or to issue a licence to such an entity under section 9 (1) of the Act, or to grant recognition to such an entity under section 19 (1) of the Act, he shall give notice in writing of his decision and the reasons therefor and the existing entity may appeal such decision in accordance with section 33 below.