Provided that such sanction shall not be given within the area of supply of any licensee, without that licensee's consent, unless the Government considers that consent has been unreasonably withheld.

Application of section 17 to aerial lines maintained by railways Application of section 17 to aerial lines maintained by railways.-The provisions of sub-sections

1. (3) and
2. (4) of section 17 and of the Explanation thereto shall apply in the case of any aerial line placed by any railway administration as defined in section 3 of the Indian Railways Act, 1890, as if the reference therein to the licensee were references to the railway administration.