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.