Section 10, The Liquor Licensing Short title Ordinance

(I) The Board shall, before granting or refusing thecertificate, hear evidence, which in all cases shall be on oath, with regard to- (a) the character of the applicant for the licence; (b) the suitability of the premises; and (c) the need for such licence for the public convenience. (2) No person shall be heard in opposition of an application who has not given notice in writing as prescribed in sub-section (2) of section 9. (3) The Liquor Licensing Board may in its discretion grant or refuse to grant a certificate and need not assign any reason. Evidence required at hearing.