(c) Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, a person may submit a petition in the manner provided for in article seventy-eight of the civil practice law and rules without first applying for a declaratory ruling pursuant to paragraph (ii) of subdivision one of this section, or to the office for an advisory opinion pursuant to this subdivision. A person may concurrently petition the court pursuant to article seventy-eight of the civil practice law and rules and petition the agency and the office pursuant to this subdivision.