(1) With the objective of ensuring that the process of holding assemblies or taking out processions at public paths, roads or thoroughfares do not cause
inconvenience to the general public or disturb peace, the Chief District Officer, or the police officer authorized by him or her for the purpose, may prescribe roads and time for holding such assemblies or taking out
processions.
(2) In case any act is done in contravention of Sub-section (1), the
Chief District Officer or the police officer authorized by him or her for the
purpose, may stop or disperse such assemblies or processions.