Section 15A:
Functions of Institute.
1[15A. Functions of Institute.-- The functions of the Institute shall include--
(a) the examination of candidates for enrolment;
(b) the regulation of training of students;
(c) the maintenance and publication of a Register of persons qualified to practice as Company Secretaries;
2[(ca) the maintenance and publication of a Register of firms;]
(d) collection of fees from members, examinees and other persons;
(e) subject to the orders of the appropriate authorities under this Act, the removal of names from the 3[Register of members and firms and the restoration of names to the Register of members and firms] which have been removed;
(f) the maintenance of a library and publication of books and periodicals relating to management of companies and allied subjects;
(g) the conduct of elections to the Council of the Institute; and
(h) the granting or refusal of certificates of practice as per guidelines issued by the Council.]
Notes:
1. Ins. by Act 8 of 2006, s. 13 (w.e.f. 17-11-2006) [in respect of new section 15B (w.e.f. 8-8-2006).]
2. Ins. by Act 12 of 2022, s. 83 (w.e.f 10-5-2022).
3. Subs. by s. 83, ibid., for "Register and the restoration to the Register of names" (w.e.f 10-5-2022).