Section 9
Permits required for meetings and processions in public place
(1)
Any person who wishes to organise or convene a meeting or a procession in a public place shall first (and not less than 7 days from the date of the intended meeting or procession) make an application for a permit in that behalf to the Commissioner of Police.
(2)
Where an application is made to the Commissioner of Police for a permit under subsection (1) he shall, unless he is satisfied that such a meeting or procession is likely to prejudice the maintenance of peace or good order, issue a permit specifying -
(a)
in the case of a procession, the purpose for which. and the routes by which, and the times at which, such procession may pass, and such other conditions as he may think fit to impose;
(b)
in the case of a meeting, the purpose for which and the place and time or times at or between which, such meeting may be held, and such other conditions as he may think fit to impose; and
(c)
the name or names of the person or persons to whom it is issued.
(3)
Every person to whom a permit is issued under subsection (2)
shall be responsible for the due observance of all the conditions specified in the permit.
(4)
The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, exempt any class of meeting or procession, from all or any of the provisions of this section.