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On completion of the application and after due enquiry into the application, the Canal- -Officer having regard to the existing riparian rights of the cultivation on the source of water may be either sanctioned it fully or partly or reject it. In case the application is sanctioned a pass for the use of water shall be issued to the applicant. Such pass shall be valid only for the period specified. In case the application is rejected the duplicate copy of the application shall be returned to the applicant after stating reasons for rejection.