Allotment of land for agricultural purposes

No waste or unoccupied land at the disposal of the Government in a reserved area shall be allotted for agricultural purposes to any person other than a member of an aboriginal tribe: Provided that the Chief Commissioner may allot any such land to any person other than a member of an aboriginal tribe— (a) if the Chief Commissioner is satisfied that such land is not required by any such member; or (b) if in his opinion the allotment of land to a person other than a member of an aboriginal tribe is necessary for the purpose of consolidation of land or is otherwise in the public interest.