Section 11: Issuing of licence

The Minister shall, before issuing a licence, consider the allocation of usable water in the watercourse or groundwater in the particular area, the anticipated shortage of water and may-
(a) refuse to issue a licence for carrying out of any activity on water which in his opinion is likely to interfere with the quantity or quality of water in a watercourse or groundwater; or
(b) cancel or modify any licence for the diversion and use of water for the purpose of accommodating the needs of another user of water to which that licence relates; or
(c) modify, suspend or cancel any licence granted under this Act on account of non-use of a licence for such terms as he may determine.