Disposal of applications.

(1) On receipt of the application under section 6 and after such enquiry as he may deem necessary, the competent authority may, by order, grant or refuse to grant the licence. Where the licence is refused, brief reasons for such refusal shall be given.

(2) Every order under sub-section (1) shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be communicated to the applicant :

Provided that where no such communication is issued before the expiry of ninety days from the date on which the application was made, the licence shall be deemed to have been refused.