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Allotment of sites.- [(1) The Mela Officer may allot sites by public auction or otherwise as he may deem necessary for any purpose not repugnant to Hindu religion, to any person or class of persons and may fix such rent for the site as may appear to him reasonable.] (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the power conferred by sub-section (1), the Mela Officer may allot sites for the following in particular (i) Hindu Religious Societies; (ii) Social and other societies and organisations; (iii) Sweetmeat shops and Restaurants; (iv) Officials; (v) Market Places; (vi) Latrines, urinals and rubbish heaps; 2 / 5 (vii) Bathing places; (viii) Recreation and entertainment; (ix) Agricultural, industrial and other exhibitions and demonstrations; (x) Post, telegraph and telephone offices; (xi) Centres for medical aid and attendance; and (xii) Centres for rest and protection. Note. - For the item Nos. (iii), (v), (vi) and (vii) the Mela Officer shall allot sites in consultation with the [Chief Health Officer].