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(1) The 2[State] Government may, by rules or an order in writing, authorize an offi cer to grant any authorization to any person for the use of liquor for sacramental purposes: Provided that the offi cer so authorized is satisfi ed that the use of such liquor is required in accordance with the religious tenets of the community to which such person belongs. 8[(2) An authorization under this section shall be granted on the recommenda- tion of such members of the community to which the person applying for the authori- zation belongs, as may be approved by the State Government in that behalf.] 9[* * * * *] (4) If any dispute arises whether the use of liquor is required by any person for sacramental purpose, the person requiring such use may apply to the 11[Direc- tor]. The 10[ Director] after holding a summary inquiry 11[ * * * ] shall decide whether or not the liquor is required by the person for sacramental purposes. (5) The decision of the 10[Director] under sub-section (4) shall be fi nal.