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12 (4) Notwithstanding subsection (2), the Commissioner may, and shall in any case where he is reasonably satisfied that earlier notice could not have been given, accept shorter notice than is as mentioned in that subsection.

(5) In cases where the Commissioner has decided not to accept shorter notice than is as mentioned in subsection (2), he shall as soon as practicable inform in writing the person purporting to give such notice of his decision.

Permit for public assembly or public procession

7.—(1) The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public assembly or public procession, have regard to the information furnished in the notice and any other information available to him in relation to the proposed public assembly or public procession, as the case may be, and may thereafter either—
 * (a) grant a permit (with or without conditions) in respect of the proposed public assembly or public procession, as the case may be; or
 * (b) refuse to grant a permit in respect of the proposed public assembly or public procession.

(2) The Commissioner may refuse to grant a permit for a public assembly or public procession in respect of which notice under section 6 has been given if he has reasonable ground for apprehending that the proposed assembly or procession may—
 * (a) occasion public disorder, or damage to public or private property;
 * (b) create a public nuisance;
 * (c) give rise to an obstruction in any public road;
 * (d) place the safety of any person in jeopardy;
 * (e) cause feelings of enmity, hatred, ill-will or hostility between different groups in Singapore;
 * (f) glorify the commission or preparation (whether in the past, in the future or generally) of acts of terrorism or any offence or otherwise have the effect of directly or indirectly encouraging or