Section 3(4)(a) in The Chennai Metropolitan Area Groundwater (Regulation) Act, 1987
(a)grant, subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as may be specified, a permit authorising the sinking of well: [* * *] [The world 'or' was omitted by the Chennai Metropolitan Area Groundwater (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2002 (Tamil Nadu Act 37 of 2002) with effect from 21st December 2002.]