Section 23A(2)(b) in The Orissa Irrigation Rules, 1961
(b)The application shall be submitted before the [Executive Engineer] [Substituted vide O.G.E.No. 1423 Notification No. 51010-IIIW-Legislative 39/99,- R, dated 29.9.1999.] at least two months before the date from which supply of water is applied for. If the application is received less than two months before the date of supply of water and the [Executive Engineer] [Substituted vide O.G.E.No. 1423 Notification No. 51010-IIIW-Legislative 39/99,- R, dated 29.9.1999.] is satisfied about the reasons for delay, he may also accept such application by condoning the delay;