*[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. *[Inserted by Company Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 2006 w.e.f 8-8-2006]
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