Section 97. Grant of licence.

A user intending to use the water for any purpose specified in sub-section (1) of section 91 and section 96, may make an application accompanied with such fee as may be prescribed to the licensing authority for grant of licence under the Act : Provided that in case the user is a government department, a local authority or a corporation owned and financed by the Government, it shall be deemed to be a licensee under the Act and shall not be required to obtain a licence under the Act.