Functions of Institute
(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 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, amendments & references (3)
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).