39.—(1) The Board may apply to the Minister for a transport works order authorising the Board to construct, maintain and operate, for the purposes of its functions, transport works of a particular kind.

(2) Every application for a transport works order shall be accompanied by—

( a ) a draft of the proposed order,

( b ) a plan of the proposed transport works, and

( c ) a book of reference to such plan,

and such draft, plan and book of reference shall be in such form as the Minister may direct.