Sanction to preliminary investigations.

(1) The Licensing Authority may accord sanction to the intending promoter to make such surveys as may be necessary. (2) Before according sanction under sub-section (1), the Licensing Authority may also require the intending promoter to submit such detailed estimates, plans, sanctions and specifications and such further information as it may think necessary for the full consideration of the proposal. (3) The intending promoter shall not be entitled to claim any compensation from the State Government for any expense incurred under this section in the event of his application being refused.