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Associate members.- (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 20, a society of such classes as may be prescribed may admit any person or, with the approval of the Government, any institution as an associate member. 58 Explanation -- Institution will mean any religious institution, educational institution, medical institution, social organisation, canteen, local body, joint stock company and partnership firm. (2) An associate member shall not be entitled to any of the privileges of membership, to participate in the general meetings and elections or to become an officer of the society or to any share in any form whatsoever in the assets or profits of the society. (3) Save as provided in this section, an associate member shall have only such privileges and be subject to such liabilities as may be specified in the rules and the by-laws of the society.