Restrictions to form an association etc.

(1) No member of the Force shall, without the previous sanction in writing of the State Government or of the prescribed authority,— (a) be a member of, or be associated in any way with, any trade union, labour union, political party or with any class of trade unions, labour unions or political parties; or (b) be a member of, or be associated in any way with, any other society, institution, association or organization that is not recognized as part of the Force or is not of a purely social, recreational or religious nature. Explanation.— If any question arises as to whether any society, institution, association or organization is of purely social, recreational or religious nature under clause (b) of this sub-section, the decision of the State Government thereon shall be final. (2) No member of the Force shall participate in, or address, any meeting or take part in any demonstration organized by any body of persons for any political purposes or for such other purposes as may be prescribed.