(1)
Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 22, a society of such class as may be prescribed may admit any person as a nominal, associate, or sympathiser member:
Provided that the total member of associate and sympathiser members in a society shall not exceed ten per cent of the total number of members thereof.
(2)
A nominal, associate or sympathiser member shall not be entitled to any share, in any form whatsoever, in the assets or profits of the society. Subject to the provisions of sub-section (6) of Section 28 a nominal, associate or sympathiser member shall have such privileges and rights of a member and be subject to such liabilities of a member, as may be specified in the bye-laws of the society.