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(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no person shall,-- (a) by himself or by any person on his behalf, impart training, to any member or members of public in any physical activity involving methods of attack or self-defence unless he holds a permit in this behalf issued by an authority as may be prescribed; or (b) permit the use of any premises, owned or possessed by him, for such training or organise abet or participate in such training, as may be imparted by any person who does not hold a permit in that behalf: Provided that a person imparting such training on 18th January, 2000 shall apply for and obtain a permit therefor, within three months from the said date or within such period, as may be extended by the Government; which shall not exceed six months: Provided further that the provisions of this sub-section shall not apply to any training imparted by,-- (i) an educational institution, owned or controlled by the Government or affiliated to any University in the State, as part of the curriculum or course of study; or affiliated to any University in the State, as part of the curriculum or course of study; or (ii) a club or gymnasium recognised by the Kerala Sports Council. (2) The permit under sub-section (1) shall be issued subject to such conditions and restrictions and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed by rules. (3) Any Police Officer, not below the rank of a Sub-Inspector, shall have free access to any place of training to ensure that such training is conducted in accordance with this Act and the rules made thereunder. (4) Any contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) or of the terms and conditions of a permit issued thereunder shall be a cognizable and non-bailable offence within the meaning of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act 2 of 1974): Provided that no prosecution shall be instituted against any person in respect of any offence under sub-section (1), without the previous sanction of the District Magistrate. Inserted by Act 7 of 2000 published in K.G.Ext. No. 525 dt. 21/03/2000. (Received the assent of the Governor on 21/03/2000) (w.e.f. 18/01/2000).