Section 7. Institute be open to all races, creeds and classes

7. Institute be open to all races, creeds and classes.— (1)[1] [Every Institute] shall be open to persons of either sex and of whatever race, creed, caste or class, and no test or condition shall be imposed as to religious belief or profession in admitting or appointing members, students, teachers or workers or in any other connection whatsoever. (2) No bequest, donation or transfer of any property shall be accepted by the Institute, which in the opinion of the Governing Council involves conditions or obligations opposed to the spirit and objects of the Institute. 1. Subs. by Act 38 of 2019, s. 9, for ―The Institute‖ (w.e.f. 13-1-2020).