Section 7: Guidelines for the competent authority in competent authority in applications

In granting or refusing to grant permission under clause (d) of sub-section (2) section 6 the competent authority shall while dealing with application consider:-

(a) The nature of activity and the period the applicant for the permission has been carrying on such an activity in the area;

(b) Whether the activity is likely to cause damage to the catchment area the springs, streams, rivulets and water sources therein and if so the extent thereof; and

(c) Whether by not granting any permission, improvement of the catchment area is more likely to be achieved.