The Elephants' Preservation (Assam Amendment) Act, 1959

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    "title": "The Elephants' Preservation (Assam Amendment) Act, 1959",
    "short_title": "The Elephants' Preservation (Assam Amendment) Act, 1959",
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            "content": "(i) reject the application ; or\n(ii) where it is of opinion that sufficient ground for review has been established, grant the same-\n(a) by withdrawing its approval issued under Section 5 and remand the applications to the Deputy Commissioner concerned for fresh enquiry ; or\n(b) direct the Deputy Commissioner concerned to issue the licence to any of the applicants.\"",
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