Section 12(3)(iv) in The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development And Regulation) Act, 2002
(iv)nature, quality and quantum of data submitted along with the programme of exploration;(II)in case of other applicants, not covered under sub-clause (I), the administering authority may grant licence based on a comparative evaluation of matters stated in items (i) to (iv) of the proviso to sub-clause (I).