1[Section 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;
(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 Register and the restoration to the Register of names 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.
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1.Inserted by The Company Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 2006 (8 of 2006).