Section 23A(2)(e) in The Orissa Irrigation Rules, 1961
(e)The [Executive Engineer] [Substituted vide O.G.E.No. 1423 Notification No. 51010-IIIW-Legislative 39/99,- R, dated 29.9.1999.] may by order allow the application or refuse to sanction supply of water from such Government source if such supply of water in his opinion would be detrimental to the environment of the locality or would affect the riparian rights of the villagers or if it is in any way detrimental to the people and agriculture at large. Application may be allowed with such conditions or restrictions may be stated in the said order;