(1) If there is only applicant for a particular plot of land and no other, it shall be allotted to him, if he is eligible for allotment under these rules.
(2) If there are more than one applicant for the same plot of land, the order of priority shall be-
(i) the persons whose land was acquired for the construction of the Tank,
(ii) a person who cultivated the particular plot in the preceding year.
(iii ) a person who has absolutely no land,
(iv) a person who holds a fragment,
(v) a person belonging to the Schedule Tribes, or Scheduled Castes or Backward Classes:
Provided that where other qualifications are equal, the matter shall be decided by drawing lots.
Provided further that where both, residents of the village and residents of the adjoining village, are in priority, the residents of the village shall get priority over the residents of the adjoining village.