Section 4(4)(b) in The Chennai Metropolitan Area Groundwater (Regulation) Act, 1987
(b)Upon receipt of an application under clause (a), the competent authority shall, after making such enquiry as he may deem fit, [pass an order in writing, within such time as may be prescribed, including or refusing to include or modifying or refusing to modify] [Substituted for the words 'include or refuse to include or modify or refuse to modify' by the Chennai Metropolitan Area Groundwater (Regulation) Amendment Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 29 of 1997) with effect from 10th May 1997.] the particulars relating to such land in the register: