13. Insertion of new sections 15A and 15B.-After section 15 of the principal Act, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:- "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.
15B. Imparting education by Universities and other bodies.-(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, any University established by law or any body affiliated to the Institute, may impart education on the subjects covered by the academic courses of the Institute.
(2) The Universities or bodies referred to in sub-section (1) shall, while awarding degree, diploma or certificate or bestowing any designation, ensure that the award or designation do not resemble or is not identical to one awarded by the Institute. (3) Nothing contained in this section shall enable a University or a body to adopt a name or nomenclature which is in any way similar to that of the Institute.".
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