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.] Note: 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).
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