Section 4. Disposal of application

(1) In granting or refusing sanction under section 3 the competent authority shall take into account the following matters according to the circumstances of each case:- (a) whether the non-tribal holds any other land in Meghalaya; (b) whether there is any other tribal willing to take the land on transfer at the market value; (c) whether the non-tribal seeking to take the land on transfer is carrying on any business, profession or vocation in or near the area and whether for the purposes of such business, profession or vocation, it is necessary for him to reside in the area; (d) whether the proposed transfer is likely to promote the economic interests of the Scheduled Tribes in the area. (2) Every order granting or refusing sanction shall be in writing and in the case of refusal shall contain reasons for such a refusal. (3) Every application for sanction under this section shall be disposed of by the competent authority as early as possible and not later than six months. (4) If no order is passed by the competent authority on such application within six months, is shall be deemed that sanction has been accorded.