The Canal Officer or Officer authorized for the purpose may refuse any short

The Canal Officer or Officer authorized for the purpose may refuse any short term agreement or cancel it by giving a notice well in advance of the first watering even after signing the agreement:- (a) if any arrear in respect of water rate is outstand- against the permanent holder, or (b) if it may not be possible to supply water to field or field due to technical reasons, or (c) if the permanent holder persistently fails to maintain his water course in proper condition.