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THE COMPANY SECRETARIES REGULATIONS, 1982

Chapter I Preliminary

1. Short title and commencement 12. Definitionsandinterpretation 1

Chapter II Members

3. RegisterofMembers 44. Qualificationformembers 55. Applicationformembership 86. Fees 97. Refundoffees 118. Non-paymentofdues 129. Certificateofmembership 1410. CertificateofPractice 1411. CancellationofcertificateofPractice 1512. Notificationofremovalofmembership 1613. Restorationofmembership 1714. RestorationofCertificateofpractice 18

Chapter III Complaints and Enquiries against Members

15. Complaintsandenquiriesrelatingtoprofessional orothermisconductofmembers 19

15A. Feeandprocedureforinvestigationofacomplaint 22 orinformationtobefollowedbytheDirector (Discipline),DisciplinaryDirectorateandprocedure forinquirybytheDisciplinaryCommittee Applicabletoacomplaintorinformationreceived onorafter17-11-2006.]

16. Informationrelatingtomisconductofmembers 2217. Timelimitforentertainingcomplaintorinformation 23

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18. ProcedureinenquirybeforetheDisciplinary 23 committee

19. ProcedureinahearingbeforetheCouncil 24

Chapter IV Registration of Students

19A. ProgrammeofCompanySecretaryshipCourse 2520. ConditionsforregistrationtotheExecutive 29

Programme21. Registrationofstudentandtimelimitforcompleting

examinations 3122. Registrationdenovoandre-registration 3223. Continuationofregistration 3224. Statusofregisteredstudent 3225. Feesbyregisteredstudent 3326. Examinationrequirements 3327. Suspensionandcancellationofexaminationresult

orregistration 3428. Teachingandtrainingadministration 34

Chapter IVA Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)-

Secretarial Executive Certificate28A. InstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia(ICSI)- 36

SecretarialExecutiveCertificate

28B. StatusofholderofCorporateCompliance 37 ExecutiveCertificate

Chapter V Licentiate ICSI

29. Licentiateship 3730. Statusoflicentiates 38

Chapter VI Examinations

31. ExaminationofCompanySecretaryshipCourse 38

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32. Refundofexaminationfee 4833. Changeofexaminationcenter,mediumandmodule 4934. Travelconcession 4935. EnrolmentforExecutiveProgrammeExamination 4936. CoursecontentsofExecutiveProgrammeExamination5037. ExemptionfromPaperofExecutiveProgramme 52

Examination38. AdmissiontoProfessionalProgramme 5339. EnrolmentforProfessionalProgrammeExamination 5440. CoursecontentsofProfessionalProgramme 54

Examination41. ExemptionfrompapersofProfessionalProgramme

Examination 5742. Examinationresults 5743. Revivalofexemptioninexamination 5844,44A,44AA,44B,45,46and46A–Omitted 58

CHAPTER VI A Practical Experience and Training requirements

46AA ApplicabilityofthisChapter 6646AB PracticalExperienceandTraining 6746AC Exceptions 6946AD Requirementofcertificateofexperienceand

practicaltrainingbymembersoftheInstitute 6946AE ProofofPracticalexperienceandtraining 6946AF Disciplinaryactioninconnectionwithtraining 70

includingMSOP

Chapter VIB Practical Experience and Training Requirements

46BA. ApplicabilityofprovisionsofChapterVIB 7046BB. Practicalexperienceandtrainingrequirement 7146BC. ExemptionfromPracticaltrainingandExecutive

DevelopmentProgramme 72

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46BD. Proofofpracticaltraining 7246BE. Disciplinaryactionformisconductduringtraining

includingExecutiveDevelopmentProgrammeand CorporateLeadershipDevelopmentProgramme 73

Chapter VII Practical Experience and Training Requirements

47. PracticalExperienceandTraining 7348. PracticalExperienceorTraining 7449. TrainingafterIntermediateExaminationorExecutive

ProgrammeExamination 7850. CompulsoryPracticalTraining 7951. Exemptionfromundergoingpracticaltrainingexcept

secretarialtrainingprogramme 8152. Partialexemptionfromundergoingpracticaltraining 8153. Exceptions 8254. Requirementofcertificateofexperienceand 82

practicaltrainingbymembersoftheInstitute55. ProofofPracticalexperienceandtraining 8255A. Disciplinaryactioninconnectionwithtraining 83

includingManagementSkillsOrientationProgramme55AB ApplicabilityofChapterVII 84

Chapter VIIA Specialised and Advanced Courses and Examinations

55B. SpecialisedandAdvancedCoursesand 84 Examinations

55C. AwardofDiplomaandCertificateforSpecialised 85 andAdvancedCourseExamination

55D. RefresherCourse 8555Eto55Somitted] 86

Chapter VIII Constitution of the Council

56to58Omitted] 94

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Chapter IX Elections

59to87WOmitted] 95

Chapter X Meetings and Proceedings of the Council

88. MeetingsoftheCouncil 11689. SpecialmeetingofCouncil 11690. NoticeofCouncilmeeting 11791. Advancementorpostponementofmeetings 11792. ChairmanoftheCouncil 11793. Quorumformeetings 11894. Votingonresolutionatameetingandcastingvote 11895. AdjournmentofmeetingoftheCouncil 11896. Recordofminutes 11997. Passingofresolutionbycirculation 119

Chapter XI Standing and other Committees

98. ConstitutionofStandingandotherCommittees 12099. ExecutiveCommittee 121100. ExaminationCommittee 123101. DisciplinaryCommittee 124101A. FinanceCommittee 124102. TrainingandEducationalFacilitiesCommittee 126103. ProfessionalResearchandPublicationCommittee 128104. JournalCommittee 129105. ProfessionalDevelopmentCommittee 129105A. ConstitutionoftheSecretarialStandards 130

CommitteeandtheAuditingStandards Committee

105B. ConstitutionandFunctionsoftheAcademic 131 Committee

106. Council’spowertoreviewandtodelegatenot 134 affected

107. TimeandplaceofmeetingofCommittees 134

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108. Quorum 135109. Procedurefortransactionofbusiness 135110. Castingvote 136

Chapter XII Regional Councils

111. ConstitutionofregionalCouncils 136112. Regionalregisterofmembers 136113. Functionsoftheregionalcouncils 137114. Conductofelections 139115. RepresentationontheRegionalCouncil 141116. Eligibilitytovoteinandstandforelection 143117. Vacancies 143118. Durationofoffice 145119. ProceedingsoftheRegionalCouncil 145120. MeetingoftheRegionalCouncil 146121. Chiefexecutiveauthority 146122. FunctionsoftheSecretaryandtheTreasurer 147123. Continuanceinoffice 147124. Appointmentofstaff,- 147125. CommitteeoftheRegionalCouncil 147126. ChairmanoftheCommittee 147127. TermofofficeofCommittee 148128. FinanceandaccountsofRegionalCouncil 148129. Expenditurefromfund 149130. Audit 149131. AccountsandreporttotheCouncil 149132. Annualgeneralmeetingsoftheregional 149

constituencies133. Extraordinarygeneralmeeting 150134. Noticeofmeeting 150135. Noticeofproposals 150136. Chairman 150

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137. Quorumforgeneralmeetings 151138. Adjournment 151139. Votingatgeneralmeeting 151140. Decisionstobebymajority 151141. DissolutionoftheRegionalCouncil 151

Chapter XIII Chapters of the Institute

142. RequirementsandConditions 152143. NotificationwithJournal 152144. FunctioningofChapters 152145. Dissolution/ReconstructionofChapter 152

Chapter XIV Miscellaneous

146. LocationoftheofficeoftheInstitute 153147. AdministrationoftheInstitute 153148. Custodyofcommonseal 153149. Affixingcommonseal 153149A. PreparationofBudget 153150. Maintenanceofaccounts 154151. Auditofaccounts 154152. Appointmentofauditorandhisretirement 155153. Auditor’sremuneration 155154. Auditor’svacancyinoffice 156154A. Comparisonofactualincomeandexpenditure 156

withbudgetestimates155. Approval,circulationandpublicationofaudited 157

accountsandCouncilreport155A. SpecialAudit 158156. PowersanddutiesofthePresidentandVice- 158

President157. PowersanddutiesoftheSecretary 158157A. Termsandconditionsofserviceoftheemployees 161158. Indemnityfromlossesandexpenses 161

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159. Issueofduplicatecertificates 161160. Serviceofnotices 162161. PublicationofListofMembers 163162. Memberstosupplyinformation 164163. Branchoffice 164164. Officesnotin-chargeofmembers 164165. Particularsofofficesandfirms 164165A. MultidisciplinaryFirm 165166. Particularsofnationalityanddomicile 165167. PlaceofbusinessofpractisingmemberinIndia 165168. CompanySecretariesinpracticenottoengagein

anyotherbusinessoroccupation 166168A. OtherProfessionalbodies 166168B. MembershipofProfessionalbodyforPartnership 168169. TradeorfirmnametorequireCouncilapproval 169170. Constitutionorreconstitutionoffirmstorequire

Council’sapproval 170171. Powertochargefees 171172. ModeofPaymentoffees 171173. Powertowithdraworcancelcertificate 171174. Powertoremovedifficulties 172

SCHEDULES UNDER THE REGULATIONS

SCHEDULE A : RegisterofMembers 172

SCHEDULE C : Omitted 173

SCHEDULE CC : Omitted 173

SCHEDULE CCA : Omitted 173

SCHEDULE CCB : Omitted 173

SCHEDULE D : Omitted 173

SCHEDULE E : Omitted 173

SCHEDULE F : TheInstituteofCompanySecretaries 174

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ofIndiaServiceRules,1979as amendedbytheCouncilfrom time to time

SCHEDULE G : Omitted 174

SCHEDULE H : Omitted 174

APPENDICESAPPROPRIATE FORMS

Part I – Applicable to members

Form A : ApplicationforAdmissionasanAssociate 175 Member

Form B : ApplicationforAdmissionasaFellowMember 187

Form BB: ApplicationforRestorationofMembership 191

Form C: CertificateofMembership 193

Form D: ApplicationfortheIssue/Renewal/Restoration 193 ofCertificateofPractice

Form E: CertificateofPractice 202

Form F : RenewalofCertificateofPractice 202

Form 1 : FormforgivingParticularsofOfficesandFirms 203

Part II – Applicable to students

Form ST 7: ProfessionalProgrammeCertificate 205

Form ST 8: ApplicationforLicentiateICSI 206

Form ST 9: LicentiateshipCertificate 207

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NOTIFICATIONICSINO.7102(1)OFSeptember,1982: Inexerciseof thepowers conferred by Sub-section (1) of Section 39 of theCompanySecretariesAct,1980(56of1980)readwithSub-section (3) thereof and in supersession of the CompanySecretaries Regulations, 1981 except for things done oromittedtobedonethereunder,theCouncilwiththepreviouspublicationintheGazetteofIndiaandwiththeapprovaloftheCentralGovernmentmakesthefollowingregulations,namely:-

Chapter I

Preliminary

1. Short title and commencement.-

(1)TheseregulationsmaybecalledtheCompanySecretariesRegulations,1982.

(2)TheyshallcomeintoforceonthedateoftheirpublicationintheGazetteofIndia.

2. Definitions and interpretation.-

Intheseregulations,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires,-

(a) ‘Act’means theCompanySecretariesAct,1980 (56of1980);

(b) ‘annualmeeting’means, in the year of election, thefirstmeetingoftheCouncilheldafterthedeclarationof results of electionand inanyother year, the firstmeetingof theCouncil heldonorafter thefirstdayofOctoberofthatyear;

1. Published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,Part III,Section4,ofSerialNo.9of16September,1982.

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(c) ‘appropriate form’ means a form specified by theCouncil suitable for the purpose as amended fromtimetotime;

(d) ‘certificate of practice’ means a certificate grantedundertheseorearlierregulationsentitlingtheholdertopractiseasaCompanySecretary;

(e) ‘earlier regulations’meanstheCompanySecretariesRegulations, 1981, and the Company SecretariesRegulations,1971;

(f) ‘journal’ means the official journal published bythe Institute under the name and style ‘CharteredSecretary’andincludesasupplementtotheJournal;

(g) ‘licentiate’ means a person entitled to use thedescriptive letters Licentiate ICSI under Regulation29oftheseregulations;

(h) ‘member’meansanAssociate orFellowmemberoftheInstitute;

(i) ‘misconduct’ in relation to a member means andincludes any professional or other misconduct asspecified in Section 22 of theAct or in any of theSchedulestotheAct;

2[(ia)‘misconduct’ in relation to a registered student or acandidateenrolledforanyexaminationconductedbytheInstitutemeansbehaviourindisorderlymannerinrelationtotheInstituteorinoraroundanexaminationcentreorpremises,orbreachofanyprovisionoftheAct,rule,regulation,notification,condition,guideline,direction,advisory,circularoftheInstitute,oradoptionofmalpracticeswithregardtopostalororaltuitionorresortingtoorattemptingtoresorttounfairmeansinconnectionwithwritingofanyexaminationconducted

2. Inserted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020.

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bytheInstitute,ortamperingwiththeInstitute’srecordor database, writing or sharing information aboutthe Institute on public forums, social networking orany print or electronic media which is defamatoryor anyotheractwhichmayharm,damage,hamperor challenge the secrecy, decorum or sanctity ofexaminationortrainingoranypolicyoftheInstitute;

(ib)‘misconduct’ in relation to a candidate undergoingpractical training or any other training by whatevername called, as determined by the Council, meansbehaviour in disorderly manner in relation to theInstituteor inoraroundtheplacewhereundergoingtraining, or breach of any provision of theAct, rule,regulation,notification,condition,guideline,direction,advisory, circular of the Institute, or tampering withInstitute’s record or database, writing or sharinginformationabouttheInstituteonpublicforums,socialnetworkingoranyprintorelectronicmediawhich isdefamatory, malpractice with regard to training orresorting to or attempting to resort to unfair meansinconnectionwiththeundergoingtrainingorseekingexemption fromundergoing trainingor forbreachofany policy, rule or regulation of the organisation inwhichheisundergoingtraining;]

(j) ‘office’meanstheHeadquartersoftheInstitute;

(k) ‘registered student’meansaperson registeredasastudentundertheseorearlierregulationsandincludesa student registered as such with the dissolvedcompany immediately before the commencement oftheAct;

(l) ‘schedule’ means any of the schedule to theseregulations;

(m) ‘secretary’ means the secretary of the InstituteappointedunderSub-section(1)ofSection16ofthe

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Act and includes a Deputy Secretary, anAssistantSecretary or any person acting as Secretary underthedirectionsoftheCouncil;

(n) ‘section’and‘sub-section’meanrespectivelyaSectionandSub-sectionoftheAct;

(o) allwordsandexpressionsusedhereinandnotdefinedintheseregulationsbutdefinedintheActshallhavethemeaningsrespectivelyassignedtothemintheAct.

Chapter II

Members3[3. Register of Members.-

(1) The Institute shall maintain a Register of Membersin the proforma referred to in Schedule ‘A’ manually orelectronicallyorinanyothermodeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(2) The Register of Members shall contain full name, dateofbirth,domicile,professionaladdress, residentialaddress,membership number, date of acquiring membership,qualifications,certificateofpracticenumberifholding,emailid,mobilenumber,telephonenumberifany,andsuchotherparticularsasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(3)ThemembershallcommunicatetotheInstituteanychangeof his details entered in the Register, within thirty days ofsuchchange].

3. Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,forthefollowing:

[3. Register

The Register of members of the Institute shall be maintained in theproformaasprovidedinScheduleAandeverymembershallberequiredto communicate to the Institute any change of professional address,withinonemonthofsuchchange.]

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4. Qualification for members.-(1)Associatemembers:NopersonshallbeentitledtohavehisnameenteredintheRegisterasanAssociate,unlesshe,- 4[(a)omitted (b) omitted (c) omitted] 5[(d) haspassedexaminationsconductedbythedissolved

companyandhascompletedpracticaltrainingeitherasprescribedintheearlierregulationsorasprescribedintheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2020;or]

(e) haspassedthequalifyingexaminationsandcompletedthe practical training as 6[prescribed in theseregulations;or]

7[(f) has passed such other examination and completed

4 Omitted by Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020,Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020.

[(a)wasanAssociateofthedissolvedcompanyimmediatelybeforethecommencementoftheAct;or

(b)wasadmittedasanAssociateundertheearlierregulations;or (c)isaholderoftheDiplomainCompanySecretaryshipawardedbythe

GovernmentofIndia;or]5 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,

2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,forthefollowing:

[(d)haspassedtheexaminationsconductedbythedissolvedcompanyand has completed practical training either as specified in the earlierregulationsorasprovidedinChapterVIIoftheseregulations;or]

6 SubstitutedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2020,NotificationNo.710/1(M)/1,publishedintheGazetteofIndia,Extraordinarydated3-2-2020forthe[specifiedinChapterVIIoftheseregulations;or]

7 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,forthefollowing:

[(f) has passed such other examination and completed such othertrainingwithoutIndiaasisrecognizedbytheCentralGovernmentortheCouncilasbeingequivalenttotheexaminationandtrainingasspecifiedinChapterVIandVIIoftheseregulations;[or]

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such other training outside India as is recognisedby theCentralGovernment or theCouncil as beingequivalenttotheexaminationandtrainingprescribedintheseregulations;or]

8[(g) hadregisteredhimselfasastudentwiththeInstituteofCharteredSecretariesandAdministrators,Londononor before 31stDecember, 1972andhadpassedthe Final Examination or Professional ProgrammeExaminationofthatInstituteandhadeitherpossessedthe required practical experience or undergonethe prescribed practical training as stipulatedfor candidates passing the Final Examination orProfessional Programme Examination conducted bytheInstitute;or

(h) is an Indian citizenwho is a “person resident outsideIndia”asdefined9[clause(w)ofsection2oftheForeignExchange ManagementAct, 1999 (42 of 1999)] andhas become a member of the Institute of CharteredSecretaries andAdministrators, London, after passingthequalifyingexaminationconductedbythatInstituteandhadeitherpossessedtherequiredpracticalexperienceinIndiaorabroad,orundergonetheprescribedpracticaltrainingasstipulatedforthecandidatespassingtheFinalExamination or Professional Programme ExaminationconductedbytheInstitute.]

10[(2)Fellowmembers:

(i) NopersonshallbeentitledtohavehisnameenteredintheRegisterasaFellowunlesshe,-10

8 InsertedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,1984,Notification No. ICSI/710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated30-03-1984.

9 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,for[clause(p)ofsection2oftheForeignExchangeRegulationsAct,1973(46of1973)].

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(a) was a Fellow includingHonorary Fellow of thedissolved company immediately before thecommencementoftheAct;or

(b) was admitted as a Fellow under the earlierregulations;or

2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,forthefollowing:

[(2) Fellow members: No person shall be entitled to have his nameenteredintheRegisterasaFellowunless(a) wasaFellow(includingHonoraryFellow)ofthedissolvedcompany

immediatelybeforethecommencementoftheAct;or(b) wasadmittedasaFellowundertheearlierregulations;or(c) isanAssociateandhasbeen incontinuouspractice in Indiaasa

CompanySecretaryforatleastfiveyears;or(d) isanAssociateforacontinuousperiodofnot lessthanfiveyears

andpossessesexperienceofnot less thanfiveyearson thedateofapplicationinasupervisoryposition,ofwhichatleastthreeyearsshallbeasasecretaryorinapostconsideredequivalentorhighertheretoby theCouncil inacompanyorbodycorporatehavinganaggregatepaid-upcapitalofnotlessthanrupeestwenty-fivelakhs;or

(e) isanAssociateforacontinuousperiodofnot lessthanfiveyearsandpossessesfiveyearstotalexperienceinthedisciplinesoflaw,managementorcommerce,eitherinaGroupApostintheCentralGovernmentoranyequivalentpostintheStateGovernmentorlocalAuthorityor ina supervisoryposition inanyorganizationdeemedbytheCouncilasequivalenttotheexperiencespecifiedinclauses(c)or(d).

Providedthatinthecaseofanypersonbelongingtoanyoftheclassesmentionedinsub-regulations(1)or(2)whoisnotpermanentlyresidinginIndia,theCouncilmay,byresolution,imposesuchfurtherconditionsasitmaydeemnecessaryorexpedient.

Explanation─Forpurposesofclause(d)ofsub-regulation(2),abodycorporateshallincludeastatutorybody,asocietyregisteredunderanylawrelatingtosocietiesoraco-operativesocietyregisteredunderanylaw relating to co-operative societies andwhere such body corporatedoes not have any paid-up capital, general reserves of not less thanrupeesfiftylakhsshallbedeemedtobeequivalenttopaid-upcapitalofrupeestwenty-fivelakhs].

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(c) is an Associate and has been in continuouspracticeinIndiaasaCompanySecretaryforatleastfiveyears;or

(d) isanAssociateforacontinuousperiodofnotlessthanfiveyearsandpossessessuchqualificationsorpracticalexperienceasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(ii) NoAssociatemember shall beadmittedasa fellowmemberoftheInstitute,if;-

(a) he has been found guilty of any professionalor other misconduct and his name has beenremoved from the Register or he has beenimposed fine referred in sub-section (3) ofsections21Aor sub-section (3) of section21Batany timeduring theprecedingfiveyearsonthedateofapplication;or

(b) hehasnotcompletedsuchminimumnumbersofProfessionalDevelopmentCreditHoursasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil:

Provided that in the case of any person belongingto any of the classes mentioned in sub-regulations(1)and(2),whoisnotpermanentlyresidinginIndia,the Council may, by resolution, determine, suchfurtherqualificationsandconditions,as itmaydeemnecessaryorexpedient.]

5. Application for membership.-(1) 11[Anypersonwho intends] tohavehisnameentered intheRegisterasanAssociateshallsubmittotheSecretaryanapplicationintheappropriateform.(2)AnAssociatewho desires to have his name entered inthe Register as a Fellow, shall submit to the Secretary anapplicationintheappropriateform.11. Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,

2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,for[Everypersonwhodesires].

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(3)TheapplicantshallfurnishsuchfurtherclarificationastheSecretaryor theCouncilmayat any time require fromhimforpurposesofconsideringhisapplicationformembership.12[6. Fees.-

(1)1213[Any person] other than a person referred to in Sub-

12 SubstitutedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2010,NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.07.2010,forthefollowing:

[6. Fees (1)Everypersonother thanaperson referred to inSub-section (2)of

Section 4 applying for anAssociatemembership of the Institute shallpayanentrancefeeasspecifiedinScheduleB.

(2)AnAssociateapplyingforadmissionasaFellow[otherthanapersonreferredtoinSub-section(2)ofSection4]shallpayanentrancefeeasspecifiedinScheduleB.

(3)AnAssociate shall pay an annualmembership fee as specified inScheduleB.

Providedthatonlyhalftheamountoftheannualmembershipfeeshallbepayable for thefirst yearbyapersonadmittedonorafter thefirstdayofOctoberofthatyear.

Provided further thatanassociatewho isof theageof fifty-fiveyearsoraboveand isnot inanygainfulemploymentor inpracticeshallpayhalfoftheannualmembershipfee.

(4)AFellowshallpayanannualmembershipfeeasspecifiedinscheduleB.

Provided that in respectofanyyear inwhichanAssociateapplies foradmissionasaFellowheshallpaytotheInstitutethedifferencebetweentheannualmembershipfee,ifany,paidbyhimasanAssociateforthatyearandthefeepayablebyhimasFellow.

Provided further that a Fellow who is of the age of fifty-five years oraboveandisnotinanygainfulemploymentorinpracticeshallpayhalfoftheannualmembershipfee.

(5)Everymembersentitledtoobtainacertificateofpracticeshallpayanannualcertificate fee forholding thecertificateofpracticeasspecifiedinScheduleB.

ProvidedthatonlyhalftheamountoftheannualcertificatefeeshallbepayableforthefirstyearbyamemberforobtainingcertificateofpracticeonorafterthefirstdayofOctoberofthatyear.

(6)Theannualmembership feeandannual certificate feepayablebyamemberundersub-regulations(3),(4)and(5)shallbecomedueandpayableonthefirstdayofAprilineachyear.]

13 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,for[Everyperson].

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section (2) of Section 4 of the Act applying for Associatemembership of the Institute shall pay an entrance fee asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilunderSub-section(3)ofSection4oftheAct.

(2)AnAssociate applying for admission as a Fellow [otherthanapersonreferredtoinSub-section(2)ofSection4]shallpayanentrancefeeasmaybedetermined14[bynotification]bytheCouncilunderSub-section(3)ofSection5oftheAct.

(3)TheannualmembershipfeeshallbecomedueonthefirstdayofAprilineachyear.

(4) Every member shall pay such annual membership fee15[alongwithsuchcertificateoflivingandKnowYourMember(KYM)declarationinappropriateForm]asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilunderSub-section(4)ofSection19oftheAct:

Provided that in respect of any year inwhich anAssociateappliesforadmissionasaFellowheshallpaytotheInstitutethe difference between the annualmembership fee, if any,paidbyhimasanAssociateforthatyearandthefeepayablebyhimasaFellow:

Provided further that only half the amount of the annualmembershipfeeshallbepayableforthefirstyearbyapersonadmittedonorafterthefirstdayofOctoberofthatyear:16[Omitted]

14 Inserted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020.



[Providedalsothatamemberwhoisoftheageofsixtyyearsoraboveandisnotinanygainfulemploymentorinpracticeshallpayhalfoftheannualmembershipfee:]

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Providedalsothatamemberwhoisofthe17[ageofseventyyearsorabove]shallpayonefourthoftheannualmembershipfee.18[Providedalsothatamember,whoisphysicallychallenged,irrespective of his age, shall pay half of the annualmembershipfeeonsubmissionofdisabilitycertificateissuedbythecompetentauthority;Providedalsothatifamemberisphysicallychallengedandisalsooftheageofseventyyearsorabove,shallpayone-eighthoftheannualmembershipfeeonsubmissionofadeclarationandadisabilitycertificateissuedbythecompetentauthority.](5)(a) Theannualfeeforcertificateofpracticeshallbecome

dueonthefirstdayofAprilineachyear. (b) Every member in practice shall pay such annual

certificateofpracticefee,asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilunderSub-section(2)ofSection6oftheAct:

Providedthatonlyhalftheamountoftheannualcertificatefeeshallbepayableforthefirstyearbyamemberforobtainingcertificateof practiceonor after the first dayofOctoberofthatyear.]

7. Refund of fees.-Every person whose application for admission to themembership of the Institute or for issue of certificate ofpractice isnotacceptedby theCouncil, shall beentitled torefundofthefeespaidbyhim19[afterdeductingadministrativechargesasmaybedeterminedbytheInstitute].

17 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,for[ageofseventyyearsoraboveandisnotinanygainfulemploymentorinpractice]

18 InsertedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2020,NotificationNo.710/1(M)/1,publishedintheGazetteofIndia,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020.

19 InsertedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2020,NotificationNo.710/1(M)/1,publishedintheGazetteofIndia,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020.

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20[8. Non-payment of dues.-

(1) Annual fee: Any person who has not paid his annualmembership feeonorbefore thirtieth Juneof that yearhisnameshallberemovedfromtheRegister fromthefirstdayofJulyofthatyearwithoutanyfurthernotice.


[8. Non-payment of dues (1)Annual fee:Any personwhohas not paid his annualmembership

feeorannualcertificatefeeonorbeforethirtiethJuneofthatyearshallbeliabletohisnamebeingremovedfromtheRegisterwitheffectfromfirstJulyofthatyearwithoutanyfurthernotice.

(2)Other dues:AnypersonwhohasnotpaidtheadmissionfeeorotherduespayabletotheInstituteasamemberwithinthreemonthsfromthedateofwhichsuchdueshavebecomedueandpayabletotheInstituteshall be liable to havehis namebeing removed from theRegister ontheexpiryofthesaidperiodofthreemonths.

9. Certificate of membership (1)OnanapplicationformembershipbeingacceptedbytheCouncil,

anapplicant’snameshallbeenteredintheregisterandaCertificateofMembershipintheappropriateformshallbeissuedtohimbytheCouncil.

(2)Amemberwhosename is removed from the registerunderanyoftheprovisionsof theActor theseregulations,shallsurrender forthwiththeCertificateofMembershipthenheldbyhimtotheSecretary.

10. Certificate of practice (1)AmemberoftheInstitutemayapplytotheCouncilintheappropriate

form for issueof a certificateof practiceentitlinghim topractiseasaCompanySecretaryanywhereinIndia.

(2)Onacceptanceoftheapplicationsbythecouncilforissueofcertificateof practice, the certificate shall be issued in the appropriate formandshallbevaliduntilitiscancelled.

(3)Inthecaseofrenewalofthecertificateofpractice,theSecretaryshallissuea letterextending thevalidityperiodof thecertificateofpracticeforthatyearintheappropriateform.

(4)Amemberwho ceases to be in practice shall not later than thirtydaysfromthedateheceasestobe inpractice intimatethefact totheCouncilinwriting.

(5)Amemberwhoceasestobeinpracticeorwhosecertificateofpracticehas been cancelled underRegulation 11 shall surrender forthwith thecertificatethenheldbyhimtotheSecretary.

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(2)Otherdues:Anypersonwhohasnotpaidthefine,penaltyoranyotherduespayabletotheInstituteasamemberwithinninety days from the date of notice of such outstanding

11. Cancellation of certificate of practice (1)AcertificateofpracticeissuedunderSub-section(1)ofSection6of

theActshallbeliableforcancellation,if–(a) thenameoftheholderofthecertificateisremovedfromtheRegister

underSub-sections(1)and(2)ofSection20oftheAct;or(b) theCouncil issatisfied,aftergivinganopportunityofbeingheard

to the person concerned, that such certificatewas issued on thebasisof incorrect,misleadingor false informationprovidedby theapplicant,orbymistakeorinadvertenceonthepartoftheCouncil;or

(c) amemberhasceasedtopractise;or(d) amemberhasnotpaidannualfeeforcertificateofpracticetill30th

dayofSeptemberoftherelevantyear.(e) AmemberhasnotcompliedwiththeguidelinesissuedbytheCouncil

fromtimetotime. (2)Thecancellationofacertificateshallbeeffective,–

(a) inacasefallingunderclause(a)ofsub-regulation(1),onthedateonwhichandduringtheperiodforwhichthenameoftheholderofthecertificatewasremovedfromtheRegisterofmembers;

(b) inacasefallingunderclause(d)ofsub-regulation(1),fromthe15thdayfollowingthedateofissueofnoticebytheSecretaryonorafterthe1stdayofOctober;and

(c) inanyothercase fromsuchdateand forsuchperiod,asmaybedecidedbytheCouncil;

(3) When a certificate is cancelled, the date from which and the period for which the certificate shall stand cancelled shall becommunicated inwritingby registeredpost to themember concernedat the address entered in theRegister andmay also be published intheJournal.

(4) Where a certificate of practice is cancelled, the holder of suchcertificateshallsurrenderthecertificatetotheSecretarywithin15daysfromthedateofreceiptofnoticeofsuchcancellationorfromthedateof the notification thereof published in the Journal, whichever is later,undersub-regulation(3).

12. Notification of removal of membership The removal of the name of any person from the Register shall be

communicatedinwritingtohimbyregisteredposttotheaddressenteredintheRegisterandmayalsobepublishedintheJournal].

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amount,hisnameshallberemovedfromtheRegisterontheexpiryofthesaidperiodofninetydays.

9. Certificate of membership.-

(1) On acceptance of application for membership by theCouncil, full name, date of birth, domicile, professionaladdress, residential address, membership number, date ofacquiringmembership,qualifications,emailid,mobilenumber,telephonenumberifany,andsuchotherparticularsasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilshallbeenteredintheRegisterandaCertificateofMembershipintheappropriateformshallbeissuedtohimbytheCouncil.

(2) A member whose name is removed from the Registerunder any of the provisions of theAct or these regulationsshallsurrendertheCertificateofMembershipthenheldbyhimto theSecretarywithinfifteendays from thedateof receiptof noticeof such removalor cancellationandshall notuseordisplayorcontinuetouseordisplay thesamecertificateormembershipnumberinanymanner.

10. Certificate of Practice.-

(1) A member, after successful completion of OrientationProgrammeinsuchmannerandmodeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil,mayapplytotheInstitute intheappropriateform for issue of a certificate of practise entitling him topractiseasaCompanySecretaryanywhereinIndia.

(2) Upon acceptance of the application by the Institutereceived under sub-regulation (1), the certificate shall beissuedintheappropriateformwhichshallbevaliduntil it iscancelled.

(3)Inthecaseofrenewalofthecertificateofpractice,afteracceptanceof theapplicationbytheInstitute, theSecretaryshall issue a letter extending the validity period of thecertificateofpracticeforthatyearintheappropriateform.

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(4) The request of member who surrenders his certificateofpracticewillbeconsideredonlyon receiptof theoriginalcertificate.

(5)Amemberwhoceasestobeinpracticeorwhosecertificateof practice has been cancelled under regulation 11 exceptclause(d)ofregulation11shallsurrenderthecertificatethenheldbyhimtotheSecretarywithinfifteendaysfromthedateofreceiptofnoticeofsuchcancellationandshallnotuseordisplayorcontinuetouseordisplay thesamecertificateormembershipnumberinanymanner.

11. Cancellation of certificate of Practice.-(1)A certificate of practice issued under sub-section (1) ofsection6oftheActshallbeliableforcancellation,if–

(a)thenameof theholderof thecertificate is removedfrom theRegister under sub-sections (1) and (2) ofsection20oftheAct;or

(b)the Council is satisfied, after giving an opportunityof being heard to the person concerned, that suchcertificate was issued on the basis of incorrect,misleading or false information provided by theapplicant,orbymistakeor inadvertenceon thepartoftheInstitute;or

(c) amemberwhoceasedtopractice;or

(d)a member who has surrendered his Certificate ofPractice;or

(e)amemberwhohasnotpaidannualfeeforrenewalofcertificateofpracticetill30th dayofJuneoftherelevantyear;or

(f)amemberwhohasnotcompliedwiththeguidelinesoftheCouncil;or

(g)amemberwhoceasestobeanIndianNational.

(2)Thecancellationofacertificateshallbeeffective,–

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(a)inacasefallingunderclause(a)ofsub-regulation(1),onthedateonwhichandduringtheperiodforwhichthenameoftheholderofthecertificatewasremovedfromtheRegisterofmembers;

(b)inacasefallingunderclause(e)ofsub-regulation(1),from the 1stday of July of the relevant yearwithoutanynotice;and

(c)inanyothercase,fromsuchdateandforsuchperiod,asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(3)Whenacertificateiscancelled,thedatefromwhichandtheperiodforwhichthecertificateshallstandcancelledshallbecommunicatedinwritingbyregisteredpostorspeedpostorcourierorbyanyelectronicmodetothememberconcernedat his professional address and email id available in theRegisterandmayalsobepublishedintheJournalorhostedonthewebsiteoftheInstitute.

(4)Whereacertificateofpracticeiscancelledunderregulation11exceptclause (1)(d)of regulation11, theholderof suchcertificate shall return the certificate to theSecretarywithinfifteen days from the date of receipt of notice of suchcancellationandshallnotuseordisplayorcontinue touseordisplaythesamecertificateormembershipnumberinanymanner.

(5) The request of member who surrenders his certificateofpracticewillbeconsideredonlyon receiptof theoriginalcertificate.

12. Notification of removal of membership.-

Theremovalof thenameofanymember fromtheRegistershall be communicated inwriting to himby registered postor speed post or courier or by any electronicmode at theprofessional address andemail id available in theRegisterandmayalsobepublished in theJournalorhostedon thewebsiteoftheInstitute].

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21[13. Restoration of membership.-(1) The Council may, on an application in the appropriateform, received in this behalf from a member whose namestoodremovedfromtheRegisterofmembersofthedissolvedcompanyorunderclause(c)ofSub-section(1)ofSection20oftheAct,fornon-paymentoffeesmayrestorehisname,ifheisotherwiseeligibletosuchmembership,onhispayingthearrearsofannualmembershipfee,entrancefeeandadditionalfeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilunderSub-section(3)ofSection20oftheAct.(2)Therestorationundersub-regulation(1)shallbeeffectedfromthedateonwhichtheapplication22[alongwith]feearereceived:


[13. Restoration of membership (1)ApersonwhosenamehasbeenremovedfromtheRegisterorstood

removed from theRegister ofmembers of the dissolved company fornon-paymentoffees,mayapplyintheappropriateformtotheCouncilforrestorationofhisnameintheRegister,ifheisotherwiseeligibleforthemembershipoftheInstitute.

(2)SuchpersonshallalsopaytotheCouncilbeforesuchrestoration;—(a) theadmissionfeeandotherdues,ifany;(b) thearrearsofannualmembershipfee,duetotheCouncilortothe

dissolvedcompanyforpreviousyearifany;(c) the annual membership fee for the year in which he seeks

restoration,ifany;and(d) arestorationfeeasspecifiedinScheduleB.

(3)OnreceiptofhisapplicationforrestorationofhisnameintheRegisterandthedues,ifany,asprovidedinsub-regulation(2),theCouncilmayrestorehisnameintheRegisterfromthedateofremovalorfromsuchotherdateasitdeemsfit.

Provided that the restorationof thenameofaperson removedunderclause(d)ofSub-section(1)orSub-section(2)ofSection20shallbeeffected only in accordancewith the orders passed by theCouncil ortheHighCourt,asthecasemaybe.

(4)Onacceptanceofapplicationforrestoration,therestorationofnameintheRegistershallbecommunicatedinwritingtothepersonconcernedandmayalsobepublishedintheJournal.]

22 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,for[and].

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Providedthatwheresuchanapplicationforrestoration,completein all respects, is receivedwithin the sameyear inwhich thenamewasremoved,theCouncilmayrestorethenameonhispayingtheannualmembershipfeedueforthatyear,entrancefeeand theadditional fee for restoration,with effect from thedateonwhichitwasremovedfromtheRegister:Provided further that the restoration of a member’s namewhichwasremovedundertheordersoftheBoardofDisciplineortheDisciplinaryCommitteeortheAppellateAuthority23[or anyTribunaloraCourt]shallbeeffectedonlyinaccordancewithsuchorders.24[(3)Therestorationofamember’snametotheregistershallbecommunicatedinwritingtohimbyregisteredpostorspeedpostorcourierorbyanyelectronicmodeandmayalsobepublishedinthejournalorhostedonthewebsiteoftheInstitute].

25[14. Restoration of Certificate of practice.-(1)TheCouncilmay,onanapplicationmadeinappropriateformandonpaymentofsuchfee,asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil underSub-section (3)ofSection20of theAct,restorethecertificateofpracticewitheffectfromthedateonwhich itwas cancelled, to amemberwhose certificate hasbeencancelledduetonon-paymentoftheannualfeeforthecertificateofpracticeandwhoseapplication,completeinallrespects,togetherwiththefee,isreceivedbytheSecretarybeforetheexpiryoftherelevantyear.25

23 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,for[ortheHighCourt].

24Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,forthefollowing:

[(3) The restoration of a member’s name to the register shall becommunicatedinwritingtohimandmayalsobepublishedinthejournal.]

25SubstitutedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2010,NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.07.2010,forthefollowing:

[14.Restoration of Certificate of practice (1) A member whose certificate of practice has been cancelled may

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26[(2) On acceptance of the application for restoration, therestoration of certificate of practice shall be communicatedin writing to the person concerned by registered post orspeed post or courier or by any electronicmode andmayalsobepublishedintheJournalorhostedonthewebsiteoftheInstitute].]

Chapter III

Complaints and Enquiries against Members

15. Complaints and enquiries relating to professional or other misconduct of members.-27[ApplicabletoacomplaintorinformationpendingbeforetheCounciloranyinquiryinitiatedbytheDisciplinaryCommitteeor any reference or appeal made to a High Court prior to17.11.2006.].

(1)Subjecttotheprovisionsofthisregulation,anycomplaintreceivedagainstamemberoftheInstituteunderSection21shallbeinvestigated,andanyenquiryrelatingtomisconductofsuchmembershallbeheld,bytheDisciplinaryCommittee.

applyforitsrestorationifheisotherwiseeligibleforsuchrestoration,bypayingthearrearsoftheannualcertificatefeesforthepreviousyears,ifany,andtheannualcertificatefeefortheyearinwhichhiscertificateofpracticeisrequiredtoberestored,subjecttoamaximumamountofrupeestwohundredandarestorationfeeasspecifiedinScheduleB.

(2)TheCouncilmay,onreceiptofsuchapplicationandthedues,ifany,restorethecertificateofpracticefromthedateofitscancellationorfromsuchotherdateasitdeemsfit.

(3)Onacceptanceof theapplication for restoration, the restorationofcertificate of practice shall be communicated in writing to the personconcernedandmayalsobepublishedintheJournal.]


[(2)Onacceptanceof theapplication for restoration, therestorationofcertificate of practice shall be communicated in writing to the personconcernedandmayalsobepublishedintheJournal].

27 InsertedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2010,NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.07.2010.

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Provided that if the subjectmatter of a complaint is, in theopinion of the President, substantially the same as or hasbeen covered in any previous information or complaintreceived, the Secretarymay file the complaint without anyfurtheractionor informthecomplainant,accordingly,as thecasemaybe.

(2)AcomplaintunderSection21shallbemadetotheCouncilintheappropriatefrom,dulyverifiedasrequiredtherein.

(3) Every complaint shall contain the following particulars,namely-

(a) theactsoromissionswhich,ifproved,wouldrenderthemembercomplainedagainstguiltyofanyprofessionalorothermisconduct;

(b) theoraland/ordocumentaryevidencerelieduponinsupportoftheallegationsmadeinthecomplaint.

(4) Every complaint other than a complaintmade by or onbehalf of the Central or any State Government, shall beaccompanied by a deposit of rupees fifty which shall beforfeited,iftheCouncil,afterconsideringthecomplaint,comestotheconclusionthatnoprima faciecaseismadeoutand,moreover, that thecomplaint iseither frivolousorhasbeenmadewithmala fide intention.

(5)TheSecretaryshallreturnacomplaintwhichisnotintheproperformorwhichdoesnotcontaintheaforesaidparticularsor which is not accompanied by the deposit of rupees fiftyto the complainant for resubmission after compliance withsuch requirements and within such time as the Secretarymayspecify.

(6)Ordinarilywithinsixtydaysof the receiptofacomplaintunderSection21theSecretaryshall,-

(a) if it isagainstan individualmembersendparticularsof the acts of omissions alleged or a copy of thecomplaint, as the casemay be, to suchmember athisaddressasenteredintheRegister;

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(b) if it is against a firm, sendparticularsof theactsoromissions or a copy of the complaint, as the casemaybe, to thefirmconcernedat theaddressof theheadofficeof thefirmasentered in theRegisterofofficesandfirmswhichanoticecallinguponthefirmofdisclosethename(s)ofthemember(s)concernedandtosendparticularsofactsoromissionsoracopyofthecomplaint,asthecasemaybetosuchmember(s).

Explanation-Anoticeshallbedeemedtobeanoticetoallthememberswhoarepartneroremployeesofthatfirm.

(7)Amemberwhohasbeenintimatedofthecomplaintmadeagainsthimundersub-regulation(6)(hereinafterreferredtoas the respondent) shall, within fourteen days of issue ofsuch intimationorwithinsuch further timeas theSecretarymay allow, forward to the Secretary a written statement inhisdefenceverifiedinthesamemannerasthecomplaint.

(8)On a perusal of the complaint andwritten statement inany,theSecretarymaycallforsuchadditionalparticularsordocumentsconnectedtherewitheitherfromthecomplainantortherespondent,ashemayconsidernecessaryorasmaybedirectedbythePresident,forperusaloftheCouncil.

(9)Whereonaperusalofthecomplaint,thewrittenstatement,ifany,of therespondentandotherrelevantdocumentsandpapers,theCouncilisprima facieofopinionthatanymemberhas been guilty of professional or other misconduct, theCouncilshallcauseanenquirytobemadeinthematterbytheDisciplinaryCommitteeandwhere theCouncil isprima facieofopinionthatthereisnocaseagainsttherespondent,thecaseshallbedismissedandthecomplainant,ifany,andtherespondentshallbeinformedaccordingly.

ProvidedthattheCouncilmay,ifdeemednecessary,callforanyadditionalparticularsordocumentsconnectedtherewithfromthecomplainant,ifany,ortherespondent.

(10)(i) Every notice issued by the Secretary or by the

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DisciplinaryCommitteeunderthisRegulationshallbesenttothememberorthefirmconcernedbyregisteredpostwithacknowledgementdue.

(ii) Ifthenoticeisreturnedunservedwithanendorsementtotheeffectthattheaddresseehadrefusedtoacceptthenotice,itshallbedeemedtohavebeenserved.

(iii) Ifthenoticeisreturnedwithanendorsementindicatingthat the addressee cannot be found at the addressgiven, the Secretary shall ask the complainant tosupply tohim thecorrectaddressof thememberorfirmconcernedandsendafreshnoticetothememberorfirmattheaddresssosupplied.

(11) The provision relating to a notice shall applymutatis mutandis to a letter.

28[15A. Fee and procedure for investigation of a complaint or information to be followed by the Director (Discipline), Disciplinary Directorate and procedure for inquiry by the Disciplinary Committee.- [Applicabletoacomplaintorinformationreceivedonorafter17-11-2006.]

(1) Every complaint other than a complaint filed by or onbehalfoftheCentralGovernmentoranyStateGovernment,oranystatutoryauthorityshallbeaccompaniedbya feeofrupeestwothousandfivehundred.

(2) Each such complaint or information shall be dealt withinaccordancewiththeprocedurespecified intheCompanySecretaries(ProcedureofInvestigationsofProfessionalandOtherMisconductandConductofCases)Rules,2007.]

16. Information relating to misconduct of members.-29[Applicable to thecomplaintor informationpendingbefore


29 InsertedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2010,

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the Council or any inquiry initiated by the DisciplinaryCommitteeoranyreferenceorappealmadetoaHighCourtpriorto17.11.2006].

The procedure laid down in Regulation 15 shall, so far asmaybe,applytoanyinformationreceivedunderSection21.

17. Time limit for entertaining complaint or information.-30[Applicable to thecomplaintor informationpendingbeforethe Council or any inquiry initiated by the DisciplinaryCommitteeoranyreferenceorappealmadetoaHighCourtpriorto17.11.2006.]

SaveincasesofmisconductinvolvingmoralturpitudeorincasesinstitutedbytheCentralGovernmentoranyStateGovernment,theCouncilmayrefusetoentertainanycomplaintorinformationin respectofmisconductmademore than tenyearsafter thesamewasallegedtohavebeencommitted,wheretheCouncilissatisfiedthattherewouldbedifficultyinsecuringproperevidenceof the allegedmisconduct or that themember against whomthe informationhasbeen receivedor thecomplainthasbeenfield,would find it difficult to lead evidence to defend himselfonaccountof the time lag,or thatchangeshave takenplacerenderingtheenquiryprocedurallyinconvenientordifficult.

18. Procedure in enquiry before the Disciplinary committee.-31[Applicable to thecomplaintor informationpendingbeforethe Council or any inquiry initiated by the DisciplinaryCommitteeoranyreferenceorappealmadetoaHighCourtpriorto17.11.2006].

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(1) It shallbe thedutyof theSecretary toplacebefore theDisciplinary Committee all facts brought to his knowledgewhich are relevant for the purpose of any enquiry by theDisciplinaryCommittee.

(2) The Disciplinary Committee shall have the power toregulate its procedure in such manner as it considersnecessary and during the course of enquiry, may examinewitnesses on oath and receive evidences on affidavits andanyotheroralordocumentaryevidence,exercisingitspowersasprovidedinSub-section(8)ofSection21.

(3)TheDisciplinaryCommitteeshallgivethecomplainantandrespondentanoticeof themeetingatwhich thecaseshallbeconsideredbytheCommittee.

(4) Such complainant and respondent may be allowed todefendthemselvesbeforetheDisciplinaryCommitteeeitherinpersonorthroughalegalpractitioneroranyothermemberoftheInstitute.

(5)Where, in thecourseofadisciplinaryenquiry,achangeoccurs in the composition of the Disciplinary Committee,unlessanyof theparties tosuchenquirymakesademandwithin fifteen days of receipt of a notice of a meeting ofsuch Disciplinary Committee, that the enquiry bemade de novo reportof theDisciplinaryCommitteeshallbecalled inquestiononthegroundthatanymemberof theDisciplinaryCommitteedidnotpossesssufficientknowledgeofthefactsrelatingtosuchinquiry.

(6)TheDisciplinaryCommitteeshallafterinvestigationreporttheresultofitsenquirytotheCouncilforitsconsideration.

19. Procedure in a hearing before the Council.-

(1)TheCouncil shallconsider the reportof theDisciplinaryCommitteeandifinitsopinion,afurtherenquiryisnecessary,may cause such further enquiry to bemade and a furtherreportsubmittedbytheDisciplinaryCommittee.

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(2) After considering such report or further report of theDisciplinary Committee, as the case may be, where theCouncil finds that the respondent is not guilty of anyprofessionalorothermisconduct, it shall record its findingsaccordinglyanddirect that theproceedingsshallbefiledorthecomplaintshallbedismissedasthecasemaybe.

(3) After considering such report or further report of theDisciplinary Committee, as the case may be, where theCouncil finds that the respondent has been guilty of aprofessionalorothermisconduct, it shall record its findingsaccordinglyandshallproceedinthemanneraslaiddowninthesucceedingsub-regulations.

(4) Where the finding is that the member of the Institutehas been guilty of a professional or other misconduct, theCouncil shall afford to themember an opportunity of beingheardbeforeordersarepassedagainsthiminthecase.TheCouncilafterhearingtherespondent,ifheappearsinpersonorafterconsideringtherepresentations,ifany,madebyhim,passsuchordersasitmaythinkfit,asprovidedunderSub-section(4)ofSection21.

(5)TheorderspassedbytheCouncilshallbecommunicatedtothecomplainantandtherespondent.

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Registration of Students

19A. Programme of Company Secretaryship Course.-

The Company Secretaryship Course shall have twoprogrammes,namely:-32


Chapter IVRegistered Students

20. Conditions for registration

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(1)InordertobecomeeligibleforregistrationasastudentanapplicantshallapplyintheappropriateformalongwiththeFoundationexaminationexemptionfee,ifapplicable,studentregistrationfee,annualsubscription,if applicable, postal tuition fee and other fees, as determined by theCouncil from time to time in respect of services to be rendered andproduceevidencetothesatisfactionoftheCouncilthathe,-(a) isnotlessthatseventeenyearsofageonthedateofhisapplication,

and(b) haspassedtheFoundationexaminationoftheInstituteoriseligible

forexemptiontherefrominaccordancewiththeseregulations. Providedthatpersonswhoseregistrationasstudentswiththedissolved

company or with the Institute under the earlier regulations is currentimmediatelyprior to thecommencementof these regulations,shallonpayment of arrears of annual subscription, if any, due from them, beregisteredasstudentsunder theseregulationswithout thepaymentofany student registration fee for the unexpired portion of the period offiveyearsregisteredbythedissolvedcompanyortheInstituteundertheearlierregulations,asthecasemaybe.

(2)Apersonapplying for registration shall obtainan identity cardandalsogiveanundertakingthatheshall,asaregisteredstudent,conducthimselfinamannerbefittingtheidealsandstandardsoftheprofessionofCompanySecretariesgenerallyandasspecifiedbytheCouncilfromtimetotimeandshallabidebysuchbye-lawsorotherstandingordersasmaybeframedbytheCouncilandmadeapplicabletohimfromtimeto time.

(2A)A personwho has appeared or enrolled himself for appearing inthe degree examination in any discipline other than FineArts or anexaminationrecognisedbytheCentralGovernmentasequivalenttheretomaybeprovisionallyenrolledforundergoingcoachingfortheExecutiveProgramme.

Provided that the provisional enrolment for undergoing coaching fortheExecutiveProgrammeshallbeconfirmedaftersatisfactoryproofofhavingpassedtheaforesaidexaminationhasbeenfurnishedbyhimtotheSecretarywithinaperiodofsixmonthsfromthedateofprovisionalenrolment;

Providedfurtherthatifsuchapersonfailstoproducesuchproofwithintheaforesaidperiod, his provisional enrolment shall be cancelledandnotuitionoranyotherfeepaidbyhimshallberefundedandnocreditshallbegivenforthecoachingundergonebyhim]

(3)[*****] (4)Everypersonwhoseapplicationforregistrationisnotacceptedbythe

Secretaryshallbeentitledtoarefundofthefeepaidbyhim,subjecttodeductionofsuchadministrativechargesastheCouncilmayfromtimeto time determine.

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examinations (1)Registration period:Everypersonapplying tobecomea registered

student shall be registered in accordancewith these regulations for aperiodoffiveyears from themonth inwhichhisapplication,completeinallrespect,isacceptedbytheSecretaryforregistration.

(2)Time limit for completing examinations:A registered student shallbe required to complete the Intermediate examination [or ExecutiveProgramme examination] and Final examinations or [ProfessionalProgrammeexaminations]withintheregistrationperiod.

(3)Termination of registration:Theregistrationofastudentshallterminateontheexpiryoffiveyearsorattheendoftheyearinwhichthestudenthas completed the Final Examination or Professional ProgrammeExaminationwhicheverisearlier.

ProvidedthattheCouncilmay,subjecttosuchguidelinesasmaybelaiddowninthisbehalf,extendtheregistrationperiodofastudentbeyondfiveyears.

22. Registration de novo Apersonwhoseregistrationhasbeencancelledundersub-regulation(3)

ofRegulation21orRegulation27may,withintwoyearsofcancellationofhis former registration,applywith registration fee [postal tuition fee,servicechargeandotherfee, ifany],asprovidedunderRegulation24intheappropriateformtobecomearegisteredstudentde novo, and on hisapplicationbeingacceptedbytheSecretary,heshallbedeemedforallpurposestohavebeenadmittedasafreshregisteredstudentexceptthatheshallbeentitledtoclaimexemption,withoutpaymentofanyexemptionfee, from individual subjects or groups of the Intermediate and/or Finalexamination,previouslysecuredbyhimunderhisformerregistrationwiththedissolvedcompanyortheInstitute,asthecasemaybe.

Provided that if a person applies after two years of the expiry of hisformerregistrationbutinanycasewithinfiveyearsthereof,theCouncilmay,subjecttosuchguidelinesasmaybelaiddowninthisbehalf,allowhimtoberegisteredde novosubjecttothepaymentof[registrationfee,postal tuition fee,servicecharges,other fee, ifany,asprovidedunderRegulation24]andexemptionfeefortheindividualsubjectsorgroupsoftheIntermediateorExecutiveProgrammeandFinalexaminationsorProfessional ProgrammeExamination inwhich he secured exemptionduringhisformerregistration.

23. Status of registered students Theregistrationofapersonasastudentshallnotconferonsuchperson

anyrightsofamembernorentitlehimtoclaimanyformofmembershipoftheInstituteofitsRegionalCouncilorChapter,asthecasemaybe.

ProvidedthatsuchstudentmaybepermittedtoborrowbooksfromthelibraryoftheInstitute,RegionalCouncilorChapterorparticipateintheactivitiesof the Institute, itsRegionalCouncil orChapter, as the casemaybesubjecttosuchconditionsasmaybeimposedbytheCouncil,

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RegionalCouncilorChapter,asthecasemaybe. 24. Fees by registered students (1) Every person registered as a student prior to the commencement

oftheseregulationsshallberequiredtopayanannualsubscriptionasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotimewhichshallbedueandpayableonthefirstdayofAprilineachyear.

(2)All other fees payable by an applicant for any examination or forregistrationasastudentorbyaregisteredstudentforparticularservicestoberenderedtohimshallbeasdeterminedbytheCouncil,fromtimeto time.

(3)Thenon-paymentofanyduestotheInstitutebyaregisteredstudentwithinthreemonthsfromthedateonwhichitbecomesdueshallrenderhisregistrationasastudentliabletobecancelled.

25. Restoration of studentship TheCouncilmay,onarequestmadetoitbyapersonwhoseregistration

hasbeencancelledinpursuanceofsub-regulation(3)ofRegulation24restore his registration, if he is otherwise eligible thereto, on paymentbefore such restoration of the annual subscription for the year duringwhichhis registration is restored,allarrearsonaccountof theannualsubscription not exceeding rupees one hundred, all other dues and arestorationfeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

Providedthatnorestorationofregistrationshallbeeffectedunlesstherequest forsuchrestoration is receivedcomplete inall respectswithintwoyearsfromthedateonwhichregistrationwasliabletobecancelledundertheseregulations.

26. Examination requirements (1)Registeredstudentsshallberequiredtocomplywithsuchconditions

relatingtoexaminationsasmaybelaiddownbytheCouncilfromtimeto time.

(2)Admission to examination, expulsion and withholding of results.(a) The examination Committee or a person authorized by it in this

behalfmay,forreasonstoberecordedinwriting,- (i)refusetoadmitacandidatetoanexamination;or (ii)admithimtoanexaminationsubjecttosuchconditionsasitor

hemayconsidertobereasonableinthecircumstancesofacase;or

(iii)expelhimfromanexaminationhall,afterhehasbeenadmittedtoitintheusualcourse.

(b)Notwithstandingthefactthatacandidatehasobtainedtheminimumnumber of marks for passing an examination, the ExaminationCommitteemay,forreasonstoberecordedinwriting,withholdhisresult.

(c) Any order passed by the person authorized by the Examination

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(1) ExecutiveProgramme;and

(2) ProfessionalProgramme:

Provided that the Institute may review the Programmesmentioned above andmodify the same in suchmanner asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

20. Conditions for registration to the Executive Programme.-

(1) Inorder tobecomeeligible for registrationasa studentof Executive Programme, an applicant, who is an Indian

Committee may be reviewed by it and any order passed by theExaminationCommitteemaybereviewedbytheCouncil.

27. Suspension and cancellation of examination results or registration

In theeventofanymisconductbyaregisteredstudentoracandidateenrolledforanyexaminationconductedbytheInstitute, theCouncilortheCommitteeconcernedmaysuo motooron receiptofacomplaint,if it is satisfied that, themisconduct is provedafter such investigationas itmaydeemnecessaryandaftergivingsuchstudentor candidatean opportunity to state his case suspend or debar the person fromappearing in any one or more examinations, cancel his examinationresult,orstudentshipregistration,ordebarhimfromfutureregistrationasastudent,asthecasemaybe.

Explanation–Misconduct for thepurposeof thisRegulationshallmeanandincludebehaviourinadisorderlymannerinrelationtotheInstituteorinornearanExaminationpremises/centre,breachofanyregulation,condition,guidelineordirectionlaiddownbytheInstitute,malpracticeswithregardtopostalororaltuitionorresortingtoorattemptingtoresorttounfairmeansinconnectionwiththewritingofanyexaminationconductedbytheInstitute.

28. Coaching administration and training (1)TheCouncilmayarrangeforimpartingoralorpostaltuitionortraining

to registered students and for this purpose establish and operate acoachingadministrationbywhatevernamecalled, frameguidelines inconnection therewithandchargesuch feeas itmay from time to timedetermine.

(2)Thecoachingadministrationshallatall timefunctionsubjecttothecontrol, supervision and direction of theCouncil and theTraining andEducationalFacilitiesCommittee.

(3) The fee payable for imparting postal tuition shall be, as may bedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

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National,shallapply in theappropriate form,alongwith thestudent registration fee, annual subscription, if applicable,educationfeeandsuchotherfees,asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilandshallalsoproduceproof to thesatisfactionoftheCouncilthathe,-

(i)has passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2system)conductedbyanexaminingbodyconstitutedby law in India or an examination recognised bythe Central Government or State Government orequivalent thereto for the purposes of admission toBachelor’sdegreecourseandhascompliedwithsuchrequirementsasmaybedeterminedby theCouncil;and

(ii)haspassedCompanySecretaryExecutiveEntranceTest (CSEET) conducted by the Institute in suchmanner,modeandeligibilityasmaybedeterminedbytheCounciloranyothertestorexaminationrecognisedor equivalent thereto or exempted therefrom by theCouncil:

ProvidedthatfromthedateoftheintroductionoftheCompanySecretaryExecutiveEntranceTestunder these regulations,all the students of Foundation Programme having validregistrationsimmediatelybeforethedateofintroductionoftheCompanySecretaryExecutiveEntranceTest,maybegivensuch relaxation for number of attempts in the FoundationProgrammeExaminationorallowedtoappearintheCompanySecretaryExecutiveEntranceTestasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil:

Provided further that thenumberofattemptor relaxation intheFoundationProgrammeExaminationshallinnocasebebeyondthedateofexpiryofhisregistration.

(2)Notwithstandinganythingcontainedinsub-regulation(1),theCouncilmayallowapersonof foreignnational to seekregistrationintheCompanySecretaryshipCourse.

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(3)Apersonmakinganapplicationforregistrationshallobtainan identity card and give an undertaking that he shall, asa registered student, conduct himself in amanner befittingthe ideals and standards of the profession of CompanySecretariesandshallabideby theguidelinesandordersoftheCouncil.

(4) Every person whose application for registration is notaccepted by the Secretary for the reasons to be recordedthereoninwritingshallbeentitledforrefundofthefeepaidbyhim,subject todeductionofsuchadministrativechargesastheCouncilmaydetermine.

21. Registration of student and time limit for completing examinations.-

(1)Apersonapplying tobecomea registered student shallbe registered in accordance with the provisions of theseregulationsforaperiodoffiveyearsfromthemonthinwhichhisapplication,complete inall respects, isacceptedby theSecretaryforregistration.

(2) A registered student shall be required to completethe Executive Programme examination and ProfessionalProgrammeexaminationwithintheregistrationperiodreferredinsub-regulation(1).

(3)Theregistrationofastudentshallstandterminatedontheexpiryofsaidregistrationperiodoffiveyears:

Provided that he shall be required to keep the validity ofregistration renewed in terms of regulations 22 and 23 onpaymentofsuch feeasmaybedeterminedby theCouncilinorder tocomplete thecourseor the trainingoranyotherrequirement or for claiming exemption or for completingformalities required to be eligible to become a member oftheInstitute.

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22. Registration de novo and re-registration.-

A student whose registration has been terminated undersub-regulation (3) of regulation 21, may within five yearsof terminationofhis registration,applywith sucheducationfee,servicechargeandotherfee,asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilsubject to theprovisionsof regulation25 in theappropriate form to become a registered student de novo,andonhisapplicationbeingacceptedby theSecretary,heshallbedeemedforallpurposes tohavebeenadmittedasa fresh registered student except that he shall be entitledtoclaimexemption,withoutpaymentofanyexemption fee,from individualsubjectorgroupormoduleof theExecutiveProgramme Examination and Professional ProgrammeExamination, previously secured by him under his formerregistrationwiththeInstitute,asthecasemaybe:

Providedthatwhereastudentappliesaftertheexpiryoffiveyears period from the date of lapse of registration but haspassedIntermediateCourseorExecutiveProgrammeunderany syllabus, he may seek re-registration to ProfessionalProgramme on the terms and conditions as may bedeterminedbytheCouncil.

23. Continuation of registration.-

A student who has passed Professional Programmeexamination and whose registration has been terminatedunder sub-regulation (3) of regulation 21 shall apply to theInstitute for continuation of his registration as a student tocompletethecourseortrainingoranyothertrainingrelatedrequirementsorexemptiontheretoonpaymentofsuchfeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil,soastobecomeentitledtobeenrolledasmemberoftheInstitute.

24. Status of registered student.-

Theregistrationofapersonasastudentshallneitherconferonsuchpersonanyrightofamembernorentitlehimtoclaim

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anyformofmembershipoftheInstituteoritsRegionalCouncilorChapter,asthecasemaybe:

ProvidedthatsuchstudentmaybepermittedtoborrowbooksfromthelibraryoftheInstitute,RegionalCouncilorChapterorparticipateintheactivitiesoftheInstitute,itsRegionalCouncilorChapter,as thecasemaybe,subject tosuchconditionsasmaybedeterminedby theCouncil,RegionalCouncil orChapter,asthecasemaybe.

25. Fees by registered student.-

(1)Apersonregisteredasastudentshallberequiredtopaysuch fee and other subscription asmay be determined bytheCouncilwhichshallbedueandpayabletotheInstitute.

(2)Allotherfeespayablebyanapplicantforanyexaminationorforregistrationasastudentorbyaregisteredstudentforparticular services to be rendered to him shall be such asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

26. Examination requirements.-

(1)AregisteredstudentshallberequiredtocomplywithsuchconditionsrelatingtoexaminationsasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(2)TheExaminationCommitteeorapersonauthorizedbyitin thisbehalfmay,byanorder inwritingandforreasonstoberecordedtherein,-

(a) refusetoadmitacandidatetoanexamination;or

(b) admithimtoanexaminationsubjecttosuchconditionsas it or he may consider to be reasonable in thecircumstancesofacase;or

(c) expel him from an examination, after he has beenadmittedtoitintheusualcourse;or

(d) takeanyotheractionasmaybedeemedfit.

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theminimumnumberofmarks forpassinganexamination,theExaminationCommitteemay,forreasonstoberecordedinwriting,withholdorcancelhisresult.

(4)Anyordermadeundersub-regulation(2),bythepersonauthorisedbytheExaminationCommitteemaybereviewedbytheCommitteeandanyorderpassedbytheExaminationCommitteemaybereviewedbytheCouncil.

27. Suspension and cancellation of examination result or registration.-

In the event of anymisconduct by a registered student ora candidateenrolled for anyexamination conductedby theInstitute,theCounciloranyCommitteeformedbytheCouncilinthisregard,maysuo-motooronreceiptofacomplaint,ifitissatisfiedthat,themisconductisprovedaftersuchinvestigationas itmaydeemnecessaryandaftergivingsuchstudentorcandidateanopportunityofbeingheard, suspendordebarhimfromappearinginanyoneormoreexaminations,cancelhisexaminationresult,orregistrationasastudent,ordebarhimfromre-registrationasastudent,ortakesuchactionasmaybedeemedfit.

28. Teaching and training administration.-

(1) The Institute may determine and arrange for impartingteaching or training or both, for such period as may bedeterminedbyit,throughpostal,classroom,electronicmodeoranyothermode.

(2)TheInstitutefor thispurposemayestablishandoperateteachingandtrainingadministrationbywhatevernamecalled,makeguidelinesandchargesuchfeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(3)TheInstitutemaydeterminethecriteriaforselectionandregistration of a trainer or an organisation or an entity forimpartingtrainingtothestudents.

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(4) The teaching and training administration shall functionunderthesupervision,controlanddirectionoftheInstitute].

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Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) – Secretarial Executive Certificate

28A. Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) - Secretarial Executive Certificate.-(1) Institutemayaward InstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia (ICSI) -SecretarialExecutiveCertificate toa student,whohas:-33


[Chapter IVACorporate Compliance Executive Certificate-ICSI

28A. Corporate Compliance Executive Certificate (1)AregisteredstudentoftheInstitutewhohaspassedtheFoundation

examination and such papers of the Intermediate Examination orExecutiveProgrammeExaminationorExecutiveprogrammeasmaybedecided by theCouncil from time to time or exempted therefrom andhascompletedthetrainingrequirementsandattendedtheprofessionaldevelopmentprogrammesorsuchotherprogrammesasmaybedecidedbytheCouncilfromtimetotimemayapplyforawardfortheCorporateComplianceExecutiveCertificateandonhisapplicationbeingacceptedby the Secretary and on payment of the requisite fee as may bedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime,maybeawardedCorporateComplianceExecutiveCertificateoftheInstituteandshallbeentitledtousethedescriptiveletters`CorporateComplianceExecutive’.

(2) The student shall have to complete the course of CorporateCompliance Executive Certificate including the training requirementswithintheregistrationperiod.

(3) The person having awarded the Corporate Compliance ExecutiveCertificatemaycontinuetopursuetheregularCompanySecretaryshipcourseifhesodesires.

(4)Except to theextentprovided in thisChapterorasdecidedby theCouncil from time to time, regulations inChapter IVandVI relating to`RegisteredStudents’and`Examinations’shallmutatis-mutandisapplytothe‘CorporateComplianceExecutiveCertificateCourse’

(5)AstudentafterhavingawardedtheCorporateComplianceExecutiveCertificateshallsecuresuchnumberofProgrammeCreditHours(PCSH)

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(i) passedtheExecutiveProgramme; (ii) completedExecutiveDevelopmentProgrammeorany

other equivalent programme as determined by theCouncilandsuchPracticalTrainingasisprescribedundertheseregulationsorexemptedtherefrom;and

(iii) made an application in such manner and modealongwith such fee as may be determined by theCouncil.

(2) A student having awarded the Institute of CompanySecretariesofIndia(ICSI)-SecretarialExecutiveCertificateshallbeentitledtousethedescription“InstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia(ICSI)-SecretarialExecutive”.(3) A Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) -Secretarial Executive may continue to pursue the regularCompanySecretaryshipcourse.(4) A Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) -SecretarialExecutiveshallsecuresuchnumberofProfessionalDevelopmentCreditHoursonannualbasisastheCouncilmaydetermine,forrenewalofInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia(ICSI)-SecretarialExecutiveCertificate.(5) The grant of Institute of Company Secretaries of India(ICSI)-SecretarialExecutiveCertificateshallneitherconferon such Secretarial Executive any right of a member, norentitlehimtoclaimmembershipoftheInstitute:ProvidedthattheCouncilmaygrantsuchrecognitiontotheInstituteofCompanySecretariesof India(ICSI)-SecretarialExecutiveasmaybedeterminedbyit.(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this regulation,the Institute may, on fulfilling such conditions as may bedetermined by the Council, award Institute of Company

astheCouncilmaydeterminefromtimetotime,forrenewofCorporateComplianceExecutiveCertificate.

28B. Status of holder of Corporate Compliance Executive Certificate The grant of certificate under regulation 28A shall not confer on the

CorporateComplianceExecutivetherightsofamember,norentitlehimtoclaimmembershipoftheInstitute.]

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SecretariesofIndia(ICSI)-SecretarialExecutiveCertificatetothepersonwhoisholdingCorporateComplianceExecutiveCertificate.

28B. Status of holder of Corporate Compliance Executive Certificate.- Nothingcontained in this chapter shall apply toaholderofCorporateComplianceExecutiveCertificate].

Chapter VLicentiate ICSI

29. Licentiateship.-(1)A personwho has completed the Final examination/ orProfessional Programme Examination conducted by thedissolvedcompanyortheInstitutemay,withinsixmonthsfromthedateofdeclarationofresultsinwhichhehaspassedtheFinal Examination or Professional ProgrammeExaminationor within six months from the date of commencement ofthese regulationswhichever is later, apply for enrollinghimasalicentiateandonhisapplicationbeingacceptedbytheSecretaryandonpaymentoftherequisiteannualsubscriptionasmaybedeterminedby theCouncil fromtimeto time,heshall be enrolled as a licentiate of the Institute and shallbe entitled to use the descriptive letters “Licentiate ICSI”to indicate thathehasqualified in theFinalExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExaminationoftheInstitute.(2)A person admitted as a licentiate in any year shall berequiredtopayonlythedifferenceinannualsubscriptionpaidbyhimasaregisteredstudentforthatyear,andtheannualsubscriptionpayableasalicentiate.(3)A licentiate shall not ordinarily be eligible to renew hisenrolment for more than five years after passing the Finalexaminationorprofessionalprogrammeexamination.

(4) The Council may condone the delay in applying forlicentiateship by any person for reasons to be recorded inwriting.

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34[(5) The annual subscription of a licentiate shall become

due and payable on the fi date of April every year and non-

payment of annual subscription on or before the thirtieth of

June of a year shall disentitle the person to use the descriptive

letters “Licentiate ICSI” from 1st July of that year, until his

annual subscription for the year is received by the Institute.

The name of the person so disentitled shall be published in

the Journal.]

30. Status of licentiates.-

Grant of licentiateship under Regulation 29 shall not confer

on such licentiate any rights of a member nor entitle him to

claim any form of membership of the Institute or its Regional

Council or Chapter, as the case may be.

Provided that such licentiate may be permitted to borrow

books from the library of the Institute, Regional Council or

Chapter or participate in the activities of the Institute, its

Regional Council or Chapter as the case may be, subject to

such conditions as may be imposed by the Council, Regional

Council or Chapter, as the case may be.

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Examinations

31. Examination of Company Secretaryship Course.-

(1) The Company Secretaryship Examination shall have two

stages, namely:-

34 Inserted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,

1985. Notification No. 710:2:(M)(1), published in the Gazette of India,

Extraordinary, dated 30.12.85.

35 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020, Notifi ion No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary dated 03-02-2020, for the following:

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31. Qualifying examination for membership

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everypersondesiringtoqualifyformembershipoftheInstituteshouldhave passed the Final Examination or Professional ProgrammeExaminationconductedbythedissolvedcompanyorhaspassedtheFinalExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExaminationconductedby the Institute and has also compliedwith other requirements laiddownintheseregulations.

32. Conduct of examinations and applications for examination (1)Examinationsshallbeconductedinsuchmannerandatsuchtimes

andplaceswithin Indiaorabroadas theCouncilmaydirect,providedthattheexaminationshallbeheldatleastonceayear.

(2)Thedatesandplacesoftheexaminationsandotherparticularsshallbepublished in theJournalorStudentCompanySecretaryamonthlybulletinpublishedforstudents.

(3)Application for admission toanexaminationor for exemption frompassinganyexaminationshallbemadeinappropriateformwithrequisiteparticularsandfeesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotimeandcopiesofsuchapplicationmaybemadeoutbythecandidatesthemselves.

(4)EverysuchapplicationshallbesentsoastoreachtheSecretaryinaccordancewiththedirectiongivenbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

33. Dates of registration Save as otherwise provided in Regulation 37, candidates desiring to

appearatanexaminationshallhavethemselvesregisteredasstudentsatleastninecalendarmonthspriortothemonthinwhichtheexaminationcommences,thatistosay,ifanyexaminationcommencesinDecember,thecandidatesregistereduptoandincludingFebruaryofthatcalendaryearshallbeeligible.

Provided that students registered by the dissolved company or theInstitutebeforethecommencementoftheseregulationsshallbeeligibleto appear in the first examination to be conducted by the Councilaftercoming into forceof theseregulationssubject to fulfillmentof therequirementoftheearlierregulations.

Providedthatacandidatemaybeallowedtoappearinonegroupofanexamination ifhe is registeredasastudentat least foraperiodofsixcalendarmonthspriortothemonthinwhichtheexaminationcommences,thatistosay,iftheexaminationcommencesinDecember,acandidateregistereduptoandincludingMayofthatyearshallbeeligible

ProvidedfurtherthatstudentsregisteredwiththeInstituteonorbeforethethirtyfirstJanuary1985andalsoregisteredfororaltutionwithanyoftheoralcoachingcentresrecognizedbytheCouncil,shallbeeligibletoappearforonegroupoftheexaminationheldinJune,1986andnomore.

34. Refund or appropriation of examination fees (1)AcandidateonceissuedanAdmissionCertificateforanexamination

shallnotbeentitledunderanycircumstancestorefundoftheexaminationfeespaidbyhim.

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(2) Where, however, a candidate applies to the Council within fifteendays from the last date of examination for considering appropriationofexamination fee to thenextexaminationon theground thathewaspreventedfromattendingtheexaminationonaccountofcircumstancesbeyond his control, and furnishes requisite documentary proof andinformationtothesatisfactionoftheCouncil,theCouncilmaypermitfiftypercentoftheexaminationfeespaidbyhimtobeappropriatedtowardsthefeepayableforthenextfollowingexaminationforthesamegroup(s)forwhichhewasenrolled.

35. Change of examination center Applications for change of examination centres shall not ordinarily be

entertainedandifentertainedafeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotimebechargedforthepurpose.

ProvidedthatnoapplicationreceivedwithinfifteendaysbeforethedateofcommencementofanexaminationshallbeentertainedbytheCouncil.

36. Rail concession StudentseligibleforrailconcessionasallowedbytheRailwayauthorities

shallapplywithnecessaryparticularstotheSecretaryatleastthirtydaysbeforethecommencementofanexaminationforobtainingtherequisitecertificates.

37. Admission to Foundation Examination (1)No.candidateshallbeadmittedtotheFoundationExaminationunless:

(a) he has enrolled himself for undergoing postal or oral tution fortheFoundationCourseat leasteightcalendarmonthsprior to themonth inwhich the examination commences, that is to say, if anexamination commences inDecember, the candidate enrolled forundergoingpostalororalcoachinguptoandincludingMarchofthatcalendaryearshallbeeligible;

(b) heproducesacertificatefromtheheadofthecoachingadministration(bywhatevernamedesignated)totheeffectthathehasundergonesatisfactorily a course of postal or oral tution for the FoundationExamination;and

(c) he applieswith such examination fees asmay be determined bytheCouncilfromtimetotimetoreachtheSecretaryinaccordancewiththedirectionsgivenbytheCouncil.

(2)NocandidateshallbeenrolledforundergoingcoachingforthefoundationCourseunlesshehaspassedtheSeniorSecondaryExaminationconductedby an examining body constituted by law in India or an examinationrecognizedbytheCentralGovernmentasequivalentthereto.

(3)Notwithstandinganythingcontained insub-regulation (2),apersonwho has appeared or enrolled himself for appearing in the SeniorSecondary Examination or an examination recognized by the CentralGovernment as equivalent thereto may be provisionally enrolled forundergoingcoachingfortheFoundationCourse.

Provided that the provisional enrollment for undergoing coaching forthe Foundation Course shall be confirmed, after satisfactory proof ofhavingpassedtheaforesaidexaminationhasbeenfurnishedbyhimto

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theSecretarywithinaperiodofsixmonthsfromthedateofprovisionalenrollment:

Providedfurtherthatifsuchapersonfailstoproducesuchproofwithintheaforesaidperiod,hisprovisionalenrollmentshallbecancelledandnotuitionoranyotherfeepaidbyhimshallberefundedandnocreditshallbegivenforthecoachingundergonebyhim.

(4)BeforeenrolmentfortheFoundationCourse,acandidateshallpaysuchfee,asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

(5) Every person applying for enrolment for Foundation Course shallbeenrolled inaccordancewith these regulations foraperiodof threeyears fromthemonth inwhichhisapplicationcomplete inall respectsisacceptedbytheSecretaryforenrolment.

38. Exemption from Foundation Examination Acandidatepossessinganyofthefollowingqualificationsoranyother

qualificationsrecognizedbytheCouncilwiththeapprovaloftheCentralGovernmentasequivalentthereto,shallbeexemptedfrompassingtheFoundationExaminationonpaymentofsuchexemptionfeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil fromtimetotimeandonacceptanceofhisapplicationforexemptionbytheSecretary:(i) A degree or master’s degree in Corporate Secretaryship or

Commerce;or(ii)PassintheFoundationExaminationoftheInstituteofCostandWorks

AccountantsofIndiaorCommonProficiencyTest(CPT)oftheInstituteofCharteredAccountantsofIndiaoranyotherInstitutioninIndiaorabroadrecognizedasequivalenttheretobytheCouncil;or

(iii) A degree or master’s degree in any discipline other than FineArts:

ProvidedthatacandidatewhoisseekingexemptionfromtheFoundationExamination under clause (iii) above before becoming eligible forundergoing coaching for the Executive Programme or such otherequivalentprogrammeorcourseasmaybeprescribedbytheInstituteof Company Secretaries of India from time to time may be requiredto produce a certificate from the head of the coaching administration(by whatever name designated) to the effect that he has undergonesatisfactorily a course of postal or oral tuition (inclusive of electronicmode) for those subject of theFoundationExaminationwhich hehadnotstudiedatthegraduateorpostgraduatelevel.

39. Course contents of Foundation Examination (1)Subjects:CandidatesenrolledfromadatepriortotheFirstOctober,

2001forFoundationExaminationhelduptoandinclusiveofDecember,2003shallbeexaminedinthefollowingsubjects,namely:-(i) BusinessCommunication;(ii) BusinessLawsandManagement;(iii) PrinciplesofAccountancy;and(iv) EconomicsandStatistics.

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(2)Syllabus:Thesyllabus for theFoundationExaminationshallbeasspecifiedinPartIofScheduleCCA.

(3)Qualifying Marks:AcandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedintheFoundationExaminationifheobtainsatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallsubjects.

Provided that a candidate who has appeared in all the subjects forwhichhewasenrolledandhasobtainedsixtypercentmarksorabovein any subject, but failed shall be declared to have passed in thesubsequentexaminationifheobtainsaminimumoffortypercentmarksin each remaining subject and fifty per cent marks in the aggregateof the remainingsubjectsatonesittingwithin thenext three followingexaminations.

(4)Sub-regulations(1),(2)and(3)andthesyllabusprescribedthereunderinPartIofScheduleCCAshallceasetooperateaftertheexaminationheldinDecember,2003.

39A. Course contents of Foundation Examination (1)Subjects: The first examination with papers and syllabus referred

to in sub-regulation (2) shall be held in December, 2002. Candidatesenrolledfromorafter thefirstOctober,2001,candidatesenrolledpriorto theFirstOctober,2001,whomaysoopt,andallcandidates for theFoundationExaminationwhich is held from and including June, 2004shallbeexaminedinthefollowingsubjects,namely:1. EnglishandBusinessCommunication;2. BasicEconomicsandBusinessEnvironment;3. FinancialAccounting;4. ElementsofBusinessLawsandManagement;and5. InformationSystemsandQuantitativeTechniques.

(2)Syllabus:ThesyllabusfortheFoundationExaminationshallbesuchasmaybeapprovedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

(3)Qualifying Marks:AcandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedintheFoundationExaminationifheobtainsatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallsubjects.

Providedthatacandidatewhohasappearedinallthesubjectsforwhichhewasenrolledandhasobtainedsixtypercentmarksoraboveinanysubject,butfailed,shallbedeclaredtohavepassedinthesubsequentexamination,ifheobtainsaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachremainingsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateoftheremainingsubjectsatonesittingwithinthenextthreefollowingexaminations”.

40. Admission to Executive Programme Examination NocandidateshallbeadmittedtotheExecutiveProgrammeExamination

unlessheisaregisteredstudentandapplieswithsuchexaminationfeesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime,inaccordancewiththedirectionsgivenbytheCouncil.

41. Course contents of Intermediate Examination or Executive

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Programme Examination (1)Subjects Studentsregisteredeffectivefromadatepriorto1stFebruary,1986

who are candidates for the Intermediate Examination or ExecutiveProgrammeExaminationhelduptoandinclusiveofJune1989,shallbeexaminedinsixsubjectscomprisedintwogroupsofthreepaperseachasunder:

GROUPI (1)CompanyAccounts; (2)PrinciplesofLaw; (3)CompanyLaw.

GROUPII (4)BusinessCommunication; (5)PrinciplesandPracticesofManagement; (6)CompanyAdministrationandMeetings.

(2)Syllabus ThesyllabusfortheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgram. (4)Qualifying marks

(a) AcandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinbothgroupsoftheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationiftakensimultaneouslywithoutobtaininganyexemptionand ifhesecuresatonesitting,aminimumoffortypercentmarksineachsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallsubjectofbothgroups.

(b) AcandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinagroupifhesecuresatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthesubjectsofthatgroupandshallbedeclaredtohavecompletedtheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationonpassingboththegroups:

Provided thatacandidatewhohasappeared inall thesubjectsof thegroupforwhichhewasenrolledandhassecuredsixtypercentormoremarksinanysubject(s)butfailedinthatgroupshallbedeclaredtohavepassed in that group if heobtainsaminimumof fortyper centmarksineachremainingsubjectandfiftypercentmarks in theaggregateoftheremainingsubject(s)ofthatgroupatonesittinginanysubsequentexamination.

(4)Distinction A candidate shall be declared to have passed with distinction in the

Intermediate Examination or Executive Programme Examination if heobtainsatonesittingaminimumofsixtypercentmarksineachsubjectandseventypercentmarksoraboveintheaggregateinboththegroups,withoutobtaininganyexemption.

(5)Sub-regulations(1)to(4)andthesyllabusprescribedthereunderinPartIIofScheduleCshallceasetooperateaftertheexaminationheldinJune,1989.

41AA. Course contents of Intermediate Examination or Executive

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Programme Examination (1)Subjects: Candidates whose registration is effective from a date prior to the

First September, 2001 and who are candidates for the IntermediateExamination or Executive Programme Examination held upto andinclusiveofDecember,2003shallbeexaminedineightsubjectcomprisedintwogroupoffourpaperseachasunder:

GROUPI (1)GeneralLawsandProcedures; (2)PersonnelManagementandIndustrialLaws; (3)TaxLaws;and (4)CostandManagementAccounting.

GROUPII (5)CompanyLawandPractice-I; (6)CompanyLawandPractice-II; (7)EconomicandOtherLegislations;and (8)CompanyAccounts–TheoryandPractice.

(2)Syllabus: ThesyllabusfortheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgramme

ExaminationshallbeasspecifiedinPart-IIofScheduleCCA. (3)Qualifying Marks:

(a) For both groups: A candidate shall be declared to have passedin both groups of the Intermediate Examination or ExecutiveProgrammeExamination:

(i)Iftakensimultaneouslyandifhesecuresatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachofthepapersinwhichheisrequiredtoappearandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthepapersputtogether;or

(ii)IfhehaspassedinanyonegroupofIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationheldunderthesyllabusspecifiedinPart-IIofScheduleCC,priortothecommencementofexaminationunderthesyllabusspecifiedinPart-IIofScheduleCCAandsecuresatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachoftheremainingpapersinwhichheisrequiredtoappearandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallsuchremainingpapersputtogether.

(b) For one group:AcandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinagroupifhesecuresatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthesubjectsofthatgroupandshallbedeclaredtohavecompletedtheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationonpassingboththegroups:

Providedthatacandidatewhohasappearedinthesubjectsofagroup,forwhichhewas required toenroll andhassecuredsixtypercentor

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moremarksinanysubjectandaminimumoftwentyfivepercentmarksineachoftheremainingsubjectsofthegroupbuthasfailedinthegroup,shallbeexemptedfromthatorthosesubjectsinwhichhesecuredsixtypercentormoremarks,inanysubsequentexaminationonsubmissionofanapplication in thisbehalfonorbeforethe lastdateofenrollmentfortheexaminationinwhichheintendstoappear;

Providedfurtherthatifacandidatewhohasappearedinallthesubjectsofthegroupforwhichhewasenrolledwithoutobtaininganyexemptionandhasfailedinonepapercomprisedinthegroup,butgotaminimumof sixty per cent of the total marks of the remaining subjects of thegroupshall bedeclared tohavepassed in that group if he reappearsinthepaperinwhichhehadfailedandgetsfiftypercentmarksinanysubsequentexamination.

Explanation:Forthepurposeofthefirstproviso,themarksobtainedbyacandidate in thesubject inwhichhehadobtainedexemptionon thebasisofhavingsecuredsixtypercentormoremarksshallnotbetakeninto account of computing his result for the remaining subjects of thegroupforanyofthesubsequentexamination.

(4)Distinction: A candidate shall be declared to have passed with distinction in the

Intermediate Examination or Executive Programme Examination if heobtainsatonesittingaminimumoffiftypercentmarksineachsubjectandseventypercentmarksoraboveintheaggregateinboththegroups,withoutobtaininganyexemption.

(5)Sub-regulations(1)to(4)andthesyllabusprescribedthereunderinPart II of ScheduleCCA shall cease to operate after the examinationheldinDecember,2003.

41B. Course contents of Intermediate Examination or Executive Programme Examination

(1)Subjects: Thefirstexaminationwithgroups,papersandsyllabusreferredtoinsub-

regulation (2)shallbeheld inDecember,2002.Candidates registeredeffectivefromoraftertheFirstSeptember,2001,candidatesregisteredpriortotheFirstSeptember,2001,whomaysooptandallstudentswhoarecandidatesfortheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationheld fromand includingJune,2004shallbeexamined ineightsubjectscomprisedintwogroupsoffourpaperseachasunder:

GROUPI 1.GeneralandCommercialLaws; 2.CompanyAccountsandCost&ManagementAccounting; 3.TaxLaws;and 4.ManagementInformationSystemsandCorporateCommunication.

GROUPII 5.CompanyLaw;

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6.CompanySecretarialPractice; 7.Economic,LabourandIndustrialLaws;and 8.SecuritiesLawsandRegulationofFinancialMarkets.

(2)Syllabus: TheSyllabus for theExecutiveProgrammeExaminationshallbesuch

asmaybeapprovedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime. (3)Qualifying Marks:

(a) For both groups: A candidate shall be declared to have passedin both groups of the Intermediate Examination or ExecutiveProgrammeExamination:

(i)Iftakensimultaneouslyandifhesecuresatonesitting,aminimumoffortypercentmarksineachofthepapersinwhichheisrequiredtoappearandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthepapersputtogether;or

(ii)IfhehaspassedinanyonegroupofIntermediateExaminationor Executive Programme Examination held under the syllabusspecified inPart-II ofScheduleCCA,prior to thecommencementofexaminationunder thesyllabusspecified inPart-IIofScheduleCCBandsecuresatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachoftheremainingpapersinwhichheisrequiredtoappearandfiftypercentmarks in theaggregateofallsuchremainingpapersputtogether.

(b) For one group:AcandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinagroupifhesecuresatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthesubjectsofthatgroupandshallbedeclaredtohavecompletedtheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationonpassingboththegroups:

Providedthatacandidatewhohasappearedinthesubjectsofagroup,forwhichhewas required toenroll andhassecuredsixtypercentormoremarksinanysubjectandaminimumoftwentyfivepercentmarksineachoftheremainingsubjectsofthegroupbuthasfailedinthegroup,shallbeexemptedfromthatorthosesubjectsinwhichhesecuredsixtypercentormoremarks,inanysubsequentexaminationonsubmissionofanapplication in thisbehalfonorbefore the lastdateofenrolmentfortheexaminationinwhichheintendstoappear;

Providedfurtherthatifacandidatewhohasappearedinallthesubjectsofthegroupforwhichhewasenrolledwithoutobtaininganyexemptionandhasfailedinonepapercomprisedinthegroup,butgotaminimumof sixty per cent of the total marks of the remaining subjects of thegroupshall bedeclared tohavepassed in that group if he reappearsinthepaperinwhichhehadfailedandgetsfiftypercentmarksinanysubsequentexamination.

Explanation:Forthepurposeofthefirstproviso,themarksobtainedbyacandidate in thesubject inwhichhehadobtainedexemptionon the

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basisofhavingsecuredsixtypercentormoremarksshallnotbetakenintoaccount forcomputinghis result for the remainingsubjectsof thegroupforanyofthesubsequentexamination.


Intermediate Examination or Executive Programme Examination if heobtainsatonesittingaminimumoffiftypercentmarksineachsubjectandseventypercentmarksoraboveintheaggregateinboththegroups,withoutobtaininganyexemption.

42. Exemption (1)….omitted (2)….omitted (3) The Council shall have the power to decide from time to time the

individualsubject(s)orgroup(s)oftheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationfromwhichexemptionmaybegrantedtostudentswhohavepassedsuchexaminationofanyuniversityoronreciprocalbasisofsuchprofessionalinstitutes/bodiesinIndiaorabroad,asmayberecognizedbytheCouncilinthisbehalfandonpaymentofsuchexemptionfeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

(4)TheCouncilshallalsohavethepowertodecidethecorrespondingindividual subject(s)/group(s) of the Intermediate Examination orExecutive Programme Examination from which a candidate who isadmittedasade novoregisteredstudentunderRegulation22shallbeexemptedonthebasisofexemptionfromindividualsubject(s)/group(s)previouslysecuredbyhimunderhisformerregistrationandonpaymentofsuchexemptionfeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime,ifapplicable.

(5) The Council shall also have the power to decide the individualsubject(s)/group(s) of the Intermediate Examination or ExecutiveProgrammeExaminationfromwhichacandidateshallbeexemptedonthe basis of exemption from individual subject(s)/group(s) previouslysecuredbyhimunderthesyllabusspecifiedinpartIIofScheduleCorinPart IIofScheduleCCor inPart IIofScheduleCCAonhisswitchovertothesyllabusspecifiedinPartIIofScheduleCCB”.

(6)Omitted (7)Omitted 43. Admission to Final examination or Professional Programme

examination NocandidateshallbeadmittedtotheFinalExaminationorProfessional

ProgrammeExaminationunless:(a) heisaregisteredstudentoftheInstitute;(b) he has passed the Intermediate Examination or Executive

ProgrammeExaminationorhasbeenexemptedtherefrom;

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(i) ExecutiveProgrammeExamination;and

(ii) ProfessionalProgrammeExamination:

ProvidedthattheInstitutemayreviewthenumberofstagesmentioned above andmodify the same in suchmanner asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(2)Theexamination shall beconductedandapplication forsuchexaminationbemadeinthefollowingmannernamely:

(i)examinationshallbeconductedatleastonceinayearinsuchmannerandatsuchtimeandplacewithinIndiaorabroadastheCouncilmaydetermine;

(ii)the date and place of examination and otherinformation relating thereto may be hosted on thewebsiteoftheInstituteorpublishedintheJournalorintheStudentCompanySecretaryBulletin;

(iii)application for admission to an examination or forexemptionfrompassinganyexaminationshallbemadeby the candidate to theSecretary in such Form andwithsuchfeesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

32. Refund of examination fee.-

Examination Fee once paid by the student shall not berefunded:

Providedthatwhereacandidatemakesanapplicationtothe

(c) aminimumperiodofninecalendarmonthshaselapsedsincehispassing the Intermediate Examination or Executive ProgrammeExaminationorbeingexemptedfromtheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationandregistrationasastudent.

(d) he is certified to haveundergone satisfactorily a courseof postalor oral tuition for the particular group of Final Examination orProfessional Programme Examination by the head of coachingadministration;and

(e) Omitted(f) heapplieswithsuchexaminationfeeasmaybedeterminedbythe

CouncilfromtimetotimesoastoreachtheSecretaryinaccordancewiththedirectionsgivenbytheCouncil].

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Institutewithinthirtydaysfromthelastdateoftheexaminationforconsideringrefundofexaminationfeeonthegroundthathe was prevented from appearing in the examination onaccount of circumstances beyond his control and producedocumentaryproofandinformationtothesatisfactionoftheInstitute,theInstitutemayallowrefundoffiftypercentoftheexaminationfee.

33. Change of examination center, medium and module.-

Application for change of examination centre, medium ormodule shall not ordinarily be entertained but in specialcircumstances where the application for that purpose isreceivedby the Instituteat least thirtydaysbefore thedateofcommencementoftheexamination,theInstitutemayallowthechangeonpaymentofsuch feeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

34. Travel concession.-

TheInstitutemayonanapplicationmadebythestudentprovideaconfirmationaboutthebonafideofsuchstudenttofacilitatehimtosecureanytravelconcessionforappearingintheexaminationofInstituteorforanystudytourorresearchtouroftheInstituterequiringhimtotravelfromhisplaceofresidencetotheplaceofexaminationorstudyorresearchinIndia.

35. Enrolment for Executive Programme Examination.-

(1)InordertobecomeeligibleforenrolmenttotheExecutiveProgramme examination, the student shall be required toregisterhimselfforExecutiveProgrammeatleastsixcalendarmonths prior to the month in which the examination is tocommence, and the like, if the examination commencesin December, the candidate registered upto and includingmonthofMayofthatcalendaryearshallbeallowedinsuchmannerandmodealongwithsuchexaminationfeeandotherrequirements,asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil:

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Provided that a student may be allowed to appear in onegroupormoduleofExecutiveProgrammeexaminationasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil,ifheisregisteredasastudentatleastforaperiodoffourcalendarmonthspriortothemonthinwhichtheexaminationistocommenceandthelike,iftheexaminationcommencesinDecember,acandidateregistereduptoandincludingJulyofthatyearshallbeallowed.

(2) The Institute may conduct pre-exam test before theExecutiveProgrammeExaminationinsuchmannerandmodeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(3) From the date of the notification of these regulations,all the students of the Executive Programme having validregistrationpriortodateofnotificationshallbegovernedbytheseregulationsforallthemattersexceptthatforthetrainingprovidedinChapterVIBoftheseregulations.

36. Course contents of Executive Programme Examination.-

(1)TheCouncilshalldeterminethesyllabus, thenumberofpapersandgroupsormodulesfortheExecutiveProgrammeExaminationwhichshallbepublishedintheJournalorhostedonthewebsiteoftheInstitute.

(2)AcandidateshallbedeclaredpassinallgroupsormodulesoftheExecutiveProgrammeExamination,if:

(i) taken simultaneously, he secures at one sitting, aminimum of forty per cent. marks in each paper inwhichheisrequiredtoappearandfiftypercent.marksinaggregateofallpapersputtogether;or

(ii) appears in all papers other than those individualpaper(s)orgroup(s)ormodule(s)whichareexemptedonswitchoverfromprevioussyllabustonewsyllabusas per the scheme determined by the Council andsecures at one sitting, aminimumof forty per cent.marks in each paper and fifty percent marks inaggregateofallpapersputtogether:

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Providedthat,whereanycandidatehaspassedanymoduleorgroupundernewsyllabusonswitchover,inthatcasetheprovisionsofthissub-regulationshallnotbeapplicable.

(3)Acandidateshallbedeclaredpassinagroupormodule,ifhesecuresinonesitting,aminimumoffortypercent.marksineachpaperandfiftypercent.marksintheaggregateofallthepapersofthatgroupormodule.

(4)Whereacandidatewhohasappearedinthepapersofagroupormoduleforwhichheisenrolledandhassecuredsixtypercent.ormoremarksinanypaperandaminimumoftwentyfivepercent.marks ineachof the remainingpapersof thegroupormodule,buthasfailedinthegroupormodule,shallbeexemptedfromthatorthosepapersinwhichhesecuredsixtypercent.ormoremarks,inanysubsequentexamination.

(5)Whereacandidatewhohasappearedinallpapersofthegroup ormodule for which he is enrolledwithout obtainingexemption in any paper of that group or module and hasfailed in one paper comprised in the group ormodule, butsecuredminimumofsixtypercent.ofthetotalmarksoftheremainingpapersof themodule,all such remainingpapersshallbeexemptedinwhichhesecuredsixtypercent.ormoreintotalandshallbedeclaredpassinthatgroupormoduleifhereappearsinthepaperinwhichhehadfailedandsecuresatleastfiftypercent.marksinanysubsequentexamination.

(6)Theexemptionshallbedeemedtohavecancelledwherea candidate appears in the exempted paper despite anendorsement to this effect on theAdmission Certificate orAdmitCardoftheexaminationorthecandidatehashimselfmadeanapplicationforsuchcancellationbeforethelastdateofenrolmentforsuchexamination.

Explanation 1.-Forthepurposesofthisregulation,themarksobtained by a candidate in a paper or papers in which hehadobtainedexemptiononthebasisofhavingsecuredsixtypercent.ormoremarksshallnotbe taken intoaccount for

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computinghis result for the remainingpapersof thatgroupormoduleforanyofthesubsequentexaminations.

Explanation 2.-For the purposes of sub-regulation (5), theexemption shall be applicable only for a group or modulewiththreeormorepapers.

Explanation 3. – For the purpose of sub-regulation (5), ifanycandidatehasbeengrantedexemptionandappears inanyof theexemptedpaper inanysubsequentexaminationorcancels theexemption inanypaperbysubmittingformalrequest,theexemptionforallsuchpapersshallbecancelledautomaticallywithoutnotice.

Explanation 4.- For the purposes of this regulation,whereexemptioniscancelledtheactualmarkssecuredonre-writingpaperintheexaminationshallbetakenintoaccount.

(7)Acandidateshallbedeclaredaspasswithdistinction intheExecutiveProgrammeExamination ifheobtainsatonesitting a minimum of sixty per cent. marks in each paperandseventypercent.marksoraboveintheaggregateinallgroupsormodules,withoutobtainingexemptioninanypaper.

(8) A candidate shall be declared to have passed theExecutive Programme Examination on passing all papers,groupsormodulesinthemannerreferredtoabove.

37. Exemption from Paper of Executive Programme Examination.-

(1)TheCouncilmaydeterminesuchindividualpaperorgroupor module of the Executive Programme Examination fromwhichexemptionmaybegrantedtosuchcandidatewhohaspassedsuchexaminationofanyuniversityoron reciprocalbasisofsuchprofessionalinstituteorbodyinIndiaorabroad,asmayberecognisedbytheCouncil.

(2)Theexemptionundersub-regulation(1)shallbegrantedonpaymentofsuchexemption feesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

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(3)TheCouncilmaydeterminethecorrespondingindividualpaper or group or module of the Executive ProgrammeExamination from which a candidate who, on payment ofsuchexemptionfeesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil,is admitted as a de novo or re-registered student underregulation22shall beexemptedon thebasisofexemptionfromindividualpaperorgroupormodulepreviouslysecuredbyhimunderhispreviousregistration.

(4)TheCouncilmaydeterminetheindividualpaperorgroupor module of the Executive Programme Examination fromwhichacandidateshall,onpaymentofsuchexemptionfeesasmaybedeterminedby theCouncil,beexemptedon thebasisofexemptionfromindividualpaperorgroupormodulepreviouslysecuredbyhimunder thesyllabusasnotifiedbytheCouncil.

38. Admission to Professional Programme.-

(1)InordertobecomeeligibleforadmissiontoProfessionalProgramme,a registeredstudentshallmakeanapplicationin suchFormasmaybedeterminedby theCouncil, alongwithstudent registration fee,annualsubscription,educationfeeandsuchotherfee,asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilandsubmitaprooftothesatisfactionoftheCouncil thathehaspassed theExecutiveProgrammeof the Instituteorhehasbeenexemptedtherefrom.

(2)Aregisteredstudentmakinganapplicationforadmissionshall obtain an identity card and also give an undertakingthat he shall, as a registered student, conduct himself in amannerbefitting the idealsandstandardsof theprofessionofCompanySecretaries and shall abide by guidelines andordersoftheInstitute.

(3)Everyregisteredstudentwhoseapplicationforadmissionis not accepted by the Secretary shall be entitled to arefundof the feepaidbyhim,subject todeductionof suchadministrativechargesastheCouncilmaydetermine.

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39. Enrolment for Professional Programme Examination.- (1)InordertobecomeeligibleforenrolmenttotheProfessionalProgrammeExamination, such student shall be required toregister himself for Professional Programme at least sixcalendarmonthspriortothemonthinwhichtheexaminationistocommence,andthelike,iftheexaminationcommencesin December, the candidate registered upto and includingmonthofMayofthatcalendaryearshallbeallowedinsuchmannerandmodealongwithsuchexaminationfeeandotherrequirements,asmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil:

Provided that a student may be allowed to appear in onegroup or module of Professional Programme examinationas may be determined by the Council, if he is registeredas a student at least for a period of four calendarmonthspriortothemonthinwhichtheexaminationistocommenceand the like, if the examination commences in December,a candidate registered upto and including July of that yearshallbeallowed.

(2) The Institute may conduct pre-exam test before theProfessional Programme Examination in such manner andmodeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(3)Fromthedateofthenotificationoftheseregulations,allthe students of the Professional Programme having validregistrationpriortodateofnotificationshallbegovernedbytheseregulationsforallthemattersexceptthatforthetrainingprovidedinChapterVIBoftheseregulations.

40. Course contents of Professional Programme Examination.-

(1) The Council shall determine the syllabus, the numberof papers and groups or modules for the ProfessionalProgramme Examination which shall be published in theJournalorhostedonthewebsiteoftheInstitute.

(2)AcandidateshallbedeclaredpassinallgroupsormodulesoftheProfessionalProgrammeExamination,if:

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(i) taken simultaneously, he secures at one sitting, aminimum of forty per cent. marks in each paper inwhichheisrequiredtoappearandfiftypercent.marksinaggregateofallpapersputtogether;or

(ii) appears in all papers other than those individualpaper(s)orgroup(s)ormodule(s)whichareexemptedonswitchoverfromprevioussyllabustonewsyllabusas per the scheme determined by the Council andsecures at one sitting, aminimumof forty per cent.marks in each paper and fifty per cent. marks inaggregateofallpapersputtogether:

Providedthat,whereanycandidatehaspassedanymoduleorgroupundernewsyllabusonswitchover,inthatcasetheprovisionsofthissub-regulationshallnotbeapplicable.

(3)Acandidateshallbedeclaredpassinagroupormodule,ifhesecuresinonesitting,aminimumoffortypercent.marksineachpaperandfiftypercent.marksintheaggregateofallthepapersofthatgroupormodule.

(4)Whereacandidatewhohasappearedinthepapersofagroupormoduleforwhichheisenrolledandhassecuredsixtypercent.ormoremarksinanypaperandaminimumof twenty five per cent. marks in each of the remainingpapersofthegroupormodule,buthasfailedinthegroupormodule, shall be exempted from that or those papersinwhichhesecuredsixtypercent.ormoremarks,inanysubsequentexamination.

(5)Whereacandidatewhohasappearedinallpapersofthegroup ormodule for which he is enrolledwithout obtainingexemption in any paper of that group or module and hasfailed in one paper comprised in the group ormodule, butsecuredminimumofsixtypercent.ofthetotalmarksoftheremainingpapersof themodule,all such remainingpapersshallbeexemptedinwhichhesecuredsixtypercent.ormoreintotalandshallbedeclaredpassinthatgroupormoduleif

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he reappearsinthepaperinwhichhehadfailedandsecuresatleastfiftypercent.marksinanysubsequentexamination.

(6)Theexemptionshallbedeemedtohavecancelledwherea candidate appears in the exempted paper despite anendorsement to this effect on theAdmission Certificate orAdmit Card of the examination or the student has himselfmadeanapplicationforsuchcancellationbeforethelastdateofenrolmentforsuchexamination.

Explanation 1.-Forthepurposesofthisregulation,themarksobtained by a candidate in a paper or papers in which hehadobtainedexemptiononthebasisofhavingsecuredsixtypercent.ormoremarksshallnotbe taken intoaccount forcomputinghis result for the remainingpapersof thatgroupormoduleforanyofthesubsequentexaminations.

Explanation 2.-For thepurposesofsub-regulation (5), theexemption shall be applicable only for a group or modulewiththreeormorepapers.

Explanation 3. – For the purpose of sub-regulation (5), ifanycandidatehasbeengrantedexemptionandappears inanyof theexemptedpaper inanysubsequentexaminationorcancels theexemption inanypaperbysubmittingformalrequest,theexemptionforallsuchpapersshallbecancelledautomaticallywithoutnotice.

Explanation 4. -For thepurposesof thisregulation,whereexemptioniscancelled,theactualmarkssecuredonre-writingpaperintheexaminationshallbetakenintoaccount.

(7)Acandidateshallbedeclaredaspasswithdistinction inthe Professional Programme Examination, if he obtains atonesittingaminimumofsixtypercent.marksineachpaperandseventypercent.marksoraboveintheaggregateinallgroupsormodules,withoutobtainingexemptioninanypaper.

(8) A candidate shall be declared to have passed theProfessional Programme Examination upon passing allpapers,groupsormodulesinthemannerreferredtoabove.

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41. Exemption from papers of Professional Programme Examination.-

(1)TheCouncilmaydeterminesuchindividualpaperorgroupormoduleoftheProfessionalProgrammeExaminationfromwhichexemptionmaybegrantedtosuchcandidatewhohaspassedsuchexaminationofanyuniversityoron reciprocalbasisofsuchprofessionalinstituteorbodyinIndiaorabroad,asmayberecognisedbytheCouncil.

(2)Theexemptionundersub-regulation(1)shallbegrantedonpaymentofsuchexemption feesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(3)TheCouncilmaydeterminethecorrespondingindividualpaper or group or module of the Professional ProgrammeExamination from which a candidate who, on payment ofsuchexemptionfeesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil,is admitted as a de novo or re-registered student underregulation22shall beexemptedon thebasisofexemptionfromindividualpaperorgroupormodulepreviouslysecuredbyhimunderhispreviousregistration.

(4)TheCouncilmaydeterminetheindividualpaperorgroupormoduleoftheProfessionalProgrammeExaminationfromwhichacandidateshall,onpaymentofsuchexemptionfeesasmaybedeterminedby theCouncil,beexemptedon thebasisofexemptionfromindividualpaperorgroupormodulepreviouslysecuredbyhimunder thesyllabusasnotifiedbytheCouncil.

42. Examination results.-

(1)Everycandidateshallbeinformedofthemarksobtainedineachpaperandtheresultthereofbutundernocircumstancesthemarksobtainedinindividualquestionorsectionofapapershallbefurnished.Theresult-cum-marksstatementissuedbytheInstituteintheappropriateformatshallonlybeconclusiveproofincaseofanydispute.

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(2)CandidatemaywithintwentyonedaysfromthedeclarationofresultofhisexaminationapplytotheInstitutewithsuchfeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilforverificationofmarksastowhetheranswerstoeachquestioninanyparticularpaperatanyexaminationhavebeenexaminedandmarkedornot.

Explanation 1.-Feereferredtointhissub-regulationisonlyforverifyingwhetherthecandidate’sanswersinanyparticularsubjectorsubjectshavebeenexaminedandvaluedandnotforrevaluationoftheanswers.

Explanation 2.-For theremovalofdoubt, it isclarifiedthatre-examinationofanswersshallnotbepermittedunderanycircumstances.

(3) Every candidate passing the Professional ProgrammeExaminationshallbegrantedacertificatetothateffectintheappropriate formor inelectronicmodeby theSecretaryonpaymentofsuchfeesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(4) Incase it is found that the resultofanexaminationhasbeenaffectedbyanerrororanyotherinstanceofthatnature,the Examination Committee shall have power to rectifysuch result insuchmannerasmaybedeterminedbysuchCommitteeandtomakesuchdeclarationasitmayconsidernecessaryinthatbehalf.

43. Revival of exemption in examination.-

If a candidate applies for and is allowed cancellation ofexemption inanypaperobtainedbyhimearlierorof resultof any group or module of an examination passed by himearlierunderanyoftheregulations,heshallnotbeeligibleforrevivalofsuchexemptionorthebenefitofhavingpassedsuchgroupormodules,as thecasemaybe, inanysubsequentexamination.]

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36[44, 44A, 44AA, 44B, 45, 46 and 46A – Omitted]

36 Omitted by Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020,Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,forthefollowing:

[44. Course contents of Final examination or Professional Programme examination

(1)Subjects Students registered effective from a date prior to 1st February,

1986 who have passed the Intermediate Examination or ExecutiveProgrammeExaminationhelduptoandincludingJune,1989underthesyllabusspecified inPart II ofScheduleCandare candidates for theFinal Examination or Professional Programme Examination held uptoand inclusive of December, 1990 shall be examined in nine subjectscomprisedinthreegroupsofthreesubjects,eachasunder:

GROUPI (1)FinalAccounting,CostingandManagementAccounting; (2)ManagerialEconomics; (3)FunctionalManagement.

GROUPII (4)IndustrialandLabourLaws; (5)EconomicLegislation; (6)Taxation.

GROUPIII (7)CompanyLaw; (8)CompanySecretarialPractice; (9)SecretarialPractice(relatingtoIndustrial,Labour,Economicand

TaxLaws)]. (2)Syllabus The syllabus for the Final Examination or Professional Programme

ExaminationshallbeasspecifiedinPartIIofScheduleC. 3. Qualifying marks

(a) AcandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinallthethreegroupsoftheFinalExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExaminationiftakensimultaneouslywithoutobtaininganyexemption.Ifhesecuresat one sitting aminimumof forty per centmarks in each subjectandfiftypercentmarks in theaggregateofall thesubjectsofallthethreegroupstakentogether.

(b) A candidate shall be declared to have passed in a group if hesecuresatonesittingaminimumof fortyper centmarks ineachsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthesubjectsof that group and shall be declared to have completed the Final Examination or Professional Programme Examination on passingallthethreegroups:

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Providedthatacandidatewhohasappearedinallthesubjectsofthegroupforwhichhewasenrolledandhassecuredsixtypercentormoremarksinanysubject(s)butfailedinthatgroupshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinthatgroupifheobtainsaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachremainingsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateoftheremainingsubject(s)ofthatgroupatonesittinginanysubsequentexamination.

(4)Distinction AcandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedwithdistinctionintheFinal

ExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExaminationifheobtainsatonesittingaminimumofsixtypercentmarksineachsubjectandseventypercentmarksoraboveintheaggregateinallthegroups,withoutobtaininganyexemption.

(5)Sub-regulations(1)to(4)andthesyllabusprescribedthereunderinPartIIIofScheduleCshallceasetooperateaftertheexaminationheldinDecember1990.

44A Course contents of Final examination or Professional Programme examination

(1)Subjects Thefirstexaminationwithgroups,papersandsyllabusreferredtoinsub-

regulation(2)shallbeheldinJune1987.Studentswhoregistereffectivefromorafterthe1stFebruary,1986,studentswhopasstheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationunder thesyllabusspecifiedinPartIIofScheduleCC,studentswhopasstheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationunder thesyllabusspecified in Part II of Schedule C who may so opt and all studentsappearing at the Intermediate Examination or Executive ProgrammeExaminationheldfromandincludingJune1991shallbeexaminedunderthis regulation.TheGroupsand subjects for theFinalExamination orProfessional Programme Examination under this Regulation shall beasunder:

GROUPI (1)FinancialManagement;(2)CorporatePlanningandManagement

Information;(3)ManagementControlandAudit. GROUPII

(4)CorporateTaxManagementandPlanning;(5)IndirectTaxation-LawandProcedures;(6)DraftingandCoveyancing.

GROUPIII (7)CompanyLawandPractice; (8)Directors,Boardsand related

SecretarialPractice; (9)AdvancedSecretarialPractice (relating toEconomicandotherLegislations).

(2)Syllabus The syllabus for the Final Examination or Professional Programme

ExaminationshallbeasspecifiedinpartIIIofScheduleCC.

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(3)Qualifying marks(a) Acandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinallthethreegroups

of theFinalExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExaminationif takensimultaneouslywithoutobtaininganyexemptionand ifhesecuresatonesittingaminimumof fortyper centmarks ineachsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthesubjectsofallthethreegroupstakentogether.

(b) A candidate shall be declared to have passed in a group if hesecuresatonesittingaminimumof fortyper centmarks ineachsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthesubjectsof that group and shall be declared to have completed the FinalExamination or Professional Programme Examination on passingallthethreegroups:

Providedthatacandidatewhohasappearedinthesubjectsofagroupforwhichherequiredtoenrollandhassecuredsixtypercentormoremarksinanysubjects(s)andaminimumoftwenty-fivepercentmarksin each of the remaining subject(s) of the group but has failed in thegroup,inanysubsequentexamination(s)onsubmissionofanapplicationinthisbehalfonorbeforethelastdateofenrolmentfortheexaminationinwhichheintendstoappear:

Provided further that notwithstanding anything contained above, acandidatewhohasappeared inall thesubjectsof thegroupforwhichhewasenrolledwithoutobtaininganyexemptionandhasfailedinonepapercomprisedinthegroupbutgotaminimumofsixtypercentofthetotalmarksoftheremainingsubjectsofthegroupshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinthatgroupifhere-appearsinthatpaperandgetsfortypercentmarksinanyoneormoreoftheimmediatelynextthreefollowingexamination.

Explanation:For thepurposesof thefirstproviso, themarksobtainedbyacandidateinthesubject(s)inwhichhehadobtainedexemptiononthebasisofhavingsecuredsixtypercentormoremarksshallnotbetakenintoaccountforcomputinghisresultfortheremainingsubject(s)ofthegroupforanyofthesubsequentexaminations(s).]

(4)Distinction AcandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedwithdistinctionintheFinal

ExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExaminationifheobtainsatonesittingaminimumofsixtypercentmarksineachsubjectandseventypercentmarksoraboveintheaggregateinallthegroups,withoutobtaininganyexemption.]

(5)Sub-regulations(1)to(4)andthesyllabusprescribedthereunderinPartIIIofScheduleCCshallceasetooperateaftertheexaminationtobeheldinDecember1993.

44AA Course contents of Final examination or Professional Programme examination

(1)Subjects:

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CandidateswhoseregistrationiseffectivefromadatepriortotheFirstSeptember,2001andwhohavepassedtheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationhelduptoandincludingDecember,2003 under the syllabus specified in Part II of Schedule CCA andare candidates for the Final Examination or Professional ProgrammeExaminationhelduptoand inclusiveof June,2005shallbeexaminedineightsubjectscomprisedintwogroupsoffourpaperseachasunder:

GROUPI (1)FinancialManagement; (2)ManagementControlandInformation; (3)CorporateTaxManagement–DirectTaxes;and (4)CorporateTaxManagement–IndirectTaxes.

GROUPII (5)CorporateLawsandPractice-I; (6)CorporateLawsandPractice-II; (7)CorporateLawsandPractice-III;and (8)SecretarialandManagementAudit.]

(2)Syllabus: The syllabus for the Final Examination or Professional Programme

ExaminationshallbeasspecifiedinPartIIIofScheduleCCA. (3)Qualifying Marks:

(a) For both groups—AcandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinboththegroupsoftheFinalexamination:

(i)Iftakensimultaneouslyandifhesecuresatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachofthepapersinwhichheisrequiredtoappearandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthepapersputtogether;or

(ii) If he has passed in any one or two but not in all groups ofFinal Examination or Professional Programme Examination heldunder the syllabus specified in Part III of Schedule CC prior tothecommencementofexaminationunderthesyllabusspecifiedinPart IIIofScheduleCCAandsecuresatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachoftheremainingpapersinwhichheisrequiredtoappearandfiftypercentmarks in theaggregateofallsuchremainingpapersputtogether.

(b)For one group—Acandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinagroupifhesecuresatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthesubjects of that group and shall be declared to have completedtheFinalExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExamination inpassingboththegroups:

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Providedthatacandidatewhohasappearedinthesubjectofagroupforwhichherequiredtoenrollandhassecuredsixtypercentormoremarks inanysubjectandaminimumof twentyfivepercentmarks ineachoftheremainingsubjectsofthegroupbuthasfailedinthegroup,shallbeexemptedfromthatorthosesubjectsinwhichhesecuredsixtypercentormoremarks,inanysubsequentexaminationonsubmissionofanapplication in thisbehalf onorbefore the lastenrolment for theexaminationinwhichheintendstoappear:

Providedfurtherthatifacandidatewhohasappearedinallthesubjectsofthegroupforwhichhewasenrolledwithoutobtaininganyexemptionandhasfailedinonepapercomprisedinthegroup,butgotaminimumof sixty per cent of the total marks of the remaining subjects of thegroupshallbedeclared tohavepassed in thatgroup ifhe re-appearsinthepaperinwhichhehadfailedandgetsfiftypercentmarksinanysubsequentexamination.

Explanation—Forthepurposeofthefirstproviso,themarksobtainedbyacandidate in thesubject inwhichhehadobtainedexemptionon thebasisofhavingsecuredsixtypercentormoremarksshallnotbetakenintoaccountforcomputinghisresultforremainingsubjectsofthegroupforanyofthesubsequentexamination.


FinalExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExaminationifheobtainsat one sitting aminimum of fifty per cent marks in each subject andseventypercentoraboveintheaggregateinboththegroups,withoutFinal Examination or Professional Programme Examination obtaininganyexemption.

[(5)Sub-regulations(1)to(4)andthesyllabusprescribedthereunderinPartIIIofScheduleCCAshallceasetooperateaftertheexaminationsareheldinJune,2005.

44B. Course contents of Final examination or Professional Programme examination

(1)Subjects: The first examination with groups, papers and syllabus referred to in

sub-regulation(2)shallbeheldinDecember,2003.Candidateswhoseregistration shall be effective on or after the First September, 2001,students who has passed the Intermediate Examination or ExecutiveProgramme Examination under the syllabus specified in Part II ofScheduleCCB,studentswhohaspassedtheIntermediateExaminationorExecutiveProgrammeExaminationunderthesyllabusspecifiedinpartIIofScheduleCCA,whomaysoopt,andallstudentsappearingintheFinalExamination/ProfessionalProgrammeExaminationheldfromandincludingDecember,2005shallbeexaminedinninesubjectscomprisedinthreegroupsofthreepaperseachasunder:

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GROUPI 1.AdvancedCompanyLawandPractice; 2. Secretarial Practice relating to Economic Laws andDrafting &

Conveyancing;and 3.Secretarial,ManagementandSystemsAudit.

GROUPII 4.Financial,TreasuryandForexManagement; 5.CorporateRestructuring–LawandPractice;and 6.BankingandInsurance–LawandPractice.

GROUPIII 7.WorldTradeOrganisation– InternationalTrade, JointVentures

andForeignCollaborations; 8.DirectandIndirectTaxation–LawandPractice;and 9.HumanResourceManagementandIndustrialRelations.

(2)Syllabus: ThesyllabusfortheProfessionalProgrammeExaminationshallbesuch

asmaybeapprovedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime. (3)Qualifying Marks:

(a) For all groups:AstudentshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinallthegroupsoftheFinalexamination:

(i)Iftakensimultaneouslyandifhesecuresatonesitting,aminimumoffortypercentmarksineachofthepapersinwhichheisrequiredtoappearandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthepapersputtogether;or

(ii) If he has passed in any one group of the Final Examinationor Professional Programme Examination held under the syllabusspecifiedinPart-IIIofScheduleCCA,priortothecommencementofexaminationunder thesyllabusspecified inPart-IIIofScheduleCCBandsecuresatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachoftheremainingpapersinwhichheisrequiredtoappearandfiftypercentmarks in theaggregateofallsuchremainingpapersputtogether.

(b) For one group:Acandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedinagroupifhesecuresatonesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachsubjectandfiftypercentmarksintheaggregateofallthesubjects of that group and shall be declared to have completedtheFinalExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExaminationonpassingallthegroups:

Providedthatacandidatewhohasappearedinthesubjectsofagroup,forwhichhewas required toenroll andhassecuredsixtypercentormoremarksinanysubjectandaminimumoftwentyfivepercentmarksineachoftheremainingsubjectsofthegroupbuthasfailedinthegroup,

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shallbeexemptedfromthatorthosesubjectsinwhichhesecuredsixtypercentormoremarks,inanysubsequentexaminationonsubmissionofanapplication in thisbehalfonorbefore the lastdateofenrolmentfortheexaminationinwhichheintendstoappear.

Providedfurtherthatifacandidatewhohasappearedinallthesubjectsofthegroupforwhichhewasenrolledwithoutobtaininganyexemptionandhasfailedinonepapercomprisedinthegroup,butgotaminimumofsixtypercentofthetotalmarksoftheremainingsubjectofthegroupshallbedeclaredtohavepassed in thatgroup ifhereappears in thepaperinwhichhehadfailedandgetsfiftypercent,marksinanysubsequentexamination.

Explanation—For the purpose of the first proviso, themarks obtainedbyacandidate in thesubject inwhichhehadobtainedexemptiononthebasisofhavingsecuredsixtypercentormoremarksshallnotbetakenintoaccountforcomputinghisresultfortheremainingsubjectsofthegroupforanyofthesubsequentexamination.

(4)Distinction: AcandidateshallbedeclaredtohavepassedwithdistinctionintheFinal

ExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExaminationifheobtainsatonesittingaminimumoffiftypercentmarksineachsubjectandseventypercentmarks or above in the aggregate in all groups,without obtaininganyexemption.]

45. Exemption from subjects of Final examination or Professional Programme Examination.

(1) The Council shall have the power to decide from time to time theindividualsubject(s)orgroup(s)oftheFinalExaminationorProfessionalProgramme Examination or Professional Programme Examination fromwhich exemption may be granted to students who have passed suchexaminationsofsuchprofessionalinstitutes/bodiesinIndiaorabroadasmayberecognizedbytheCouncil inthisbehalfonreciprocalbasisandonpaymentofsuchexemptionfeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

(2)TheCouncil shall also have the power to decide the correspondingindividual subject(s)/group(s) of the Final Examination or ProfessionalProgrammeExaminationfromwhichacandidatewhoisadmittedasade novo registered student underRegulation22 shall beexemptedon thebasisofexemptionfromindividualsubject(s)/group(s)previouslysecuredbyhimunderhisformerregistrationandonpaymentofsuchexemptionfeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime,ifapplicable.

(3) TheCouncil shall have the power to decide the individual subject(s)/group(s)oftheFinalExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExaminationfromwhichacandidateshallbeexemptedonthebasisofexemptionfromindividualsubject(s)previouslysecuredbyhimunderthesyllabusspecified[inPartIIIofScheduleCorinPartIIIofScheduleCCorinPartIIIofScheduleCCA]onhisswitchovertothesyllabusspecifiedinPartIIIofScheduleCCB.

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46AA Applicability of this Chapter.-

TheprovisionsofthisChaptershallapplyto:-

(a) astudentregisteredtotheExecutiveProgrammeonorafterthedateofpublicationofthisnotification;and

(b) a student registered to the Executive Programmebeforethedateofpublicationofthisnotification,ifhewishestocomplywiththerequirementsofthisChapterinsteadofthosespecifiedinChapterVII.

46. Examination results (1)Individual intimation Everycandidateshallbeindividuallyinformedofthemarksobtainedin

eachpaperandtheresultthereofbutundernocircumstancesthemarksobtainedinindividualquestionsorsectionsofapapershallbefurnished.

(2)Verification of marks Informationastowhetheracandidate’sanswerstoeachquestioninany

particularsubjectorsubjectsatanyexaminationhavebeenexaminedandmarkedor not shall be supplied to a candidate onhis submittinganapplicationwithsuchverification feeasmaybedeterminedby theCouncil from time to time within thirty days of the declaration of theresultsofthesaidexamination.

Explanation—Feereferred to in thissub-regulation isonly forverifyingwhether the candidate’s answers in any particular subject or subjectshavebeenexaminedandvaluedandnotforrevaluationoftheanswers.

(3)Issueofexaminationcertificates Every candidate passing the Foundation examination or completing

the Intermediate or Final Examination or Professional ProgrammeExaminationshallbegrantedacertificatetothateffectintheappropriateformbytheSecretary.

46A. Revival of exemption in an examination Ifacandidateapplies forand isallowedcancellationofexemption inany

subject(s)obtainedbyhimearlierorofresultofanygroupsofanexaminationpassedbyhimearlierunderanyoftheregulations,heshallnotbeeligibleforrevivalofsuchexemption(s)orthebenefitofhavingpassedsuchgroup(s),asthecasemaybeinanysubsequentexamination(s).]

37 Inserted by theCompanySecretaries (Amendment)Regulations, 2014Notification No. ICSI/710/1/M/(1) published in the Gazette of India;Extraordinary,PartIII–Section4,dated1stApril,2014.

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46AB Practical Experience and Training.-

1. A student who has passed the Final Examination orProfessional Programme Examination or ProfessionalProgrammeexaminationoftheInstituteshallbecomeeligibletoAssociateMembershipoftheInstituteonlyafterhehas-

(a) undergonethepracticaltrainingforaperiodof-

(i) three years on registration for ExecutiveProgramme;or

(ii) twoyearsafterpassingtheExecutiveProgrammeexamination;or

(iii) one year after passing the ProfessionalProgrammeexamination;

onwholetimebasisduringnormalworkinghours-

(i) inacompanyhavingapaidupsharecapitalofnotlessthanfiftylakhrupees;or

(ii) inanyotherinstitutionororganisationorclassofinstitutionsororganisationsasmaybeapprovedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime;or

(iii) under a Company Secretary in whole-timepracticeorinafirmofCompanySecretaries;

(b) completedManagementSkillsOrientationProgramme,after passing the Final Examination or ProfessionalProgramme Examination and undergoing practicaltraining as specified in clause (a) of sub-regulation(1) or exempted therefrom, either in class roomenvironmentoronline foraperiodof fifteendays in suchmannerandofsuchcontentsasmaybeprovidedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

2. The practical training referred to in clause (a) of sub-regulation (1) may be dispensed for a student, if to thesatisfaction of the Council, he has fulfilled the followingexperience,namely:-

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(i) (a) One year experience as anAssistant CompanySecretary or Deputy Company Secretary or anyother post equivalent or higher thereto in theSecretarialDepartment;or(b) twoyears’experienceas a Secretarial Officer or Executive or any otherpost equivalent or higher thereto; or (c) three yearsexperienceasanAssistantoranyotherpostequivalentor higher thereto in Secretarial Department in anycompany or body corporate having a paid-up sharecapitalofnotlessthanfiftylakhrupeesorturnoverofnotlessthantencrorerupeesorinanypublicsectorundertaking,autonomousorstatutorybody,financialinstitutionorbankwhichintheopinionoftheCouncilprovides scope for acquiring sufficient professionalexperience;or

(ii)(a) Two years’ experience as Secretarial Officer orExecutiveoranypostequivalent;or (b) threeyears’experienceasanAssistantoranyotherpostequivalentorhighertheretounderaCompanySecretaryinwholetime practice or in a firm of Company Secretaries,whichintheopinionoftheCouncilprovidesscopeforacquiringsufficientprofessionalexperience;or

(iii)(a)Twoyears’experienceofcontinuouspracticeonawhole-timebasisasaCharteredAccountantoraCostAccountanthavingcarriedoutstatutoryorcostorinternalaudit or providing management consultancy services;or (b) two years experienceof continuouspractice asanAdvocate inahighCourthavingrenderedservicesasCounsel orAdvisor to aCompany having paid–upshare capital and reserves of not less than fifty lakhsrupeesoranyorganisationhavinggrossfixedassetsofnotlessthanonecrorerupees,orinanypublicsectorundertaking, autonomous or statutory body, financialinstitute or bank which in the opinion of the Councilprovides scope for acquiring sufficient professionalexperience;or

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(iv)hasacquiredpracticalexperienceequivalenttothosespecified under sub-regulation (1) of this regulationinsuchprofessionalinstitutionsorabroadasmayberecognisedbytheCouncilinthisbehalfonreciprocalbasis.

46AC Exceptions.-

Anyperson not falling in all or any respectswith regard topractical experience and practical training requirements asspecified in regulation 46AB but claims to have acquiredpractical experience and undergone practical training,equivalent to those specified under these regulations mayapply for full or partial exemption from acquiring practicalexperienceorundergoingpracticaltraining,asthecasemaybe,and theCouncilmaydetermineeachcase forpartialortotalexemptiontakingintoaccounttheevidenceproducedbysuchpersonorafterinterviewinghim.

46AD Requirement of certificate of experience and practical training by members of the Institute.-

Everyapplicantclaimingtohaveacquiredthenecessarypracticalexperienceandundergonetherequiredpracticaltraining,shallberequiredtoobtaincertificatefromatleasttwomembershavinga standing of three years membership, as approved by theCouncil,certifyingthatintheopinionofthecertifyingmembers,thecandidateisafitandappropriatepersontobeadmittedtotheAssociateMembershipoftheInstitute.

46AE Proof of Practical experience and training.-

Acandidate,whopossessestherequisitepracticalexperienceandhasundergonetherequisitepracticaltrainingorhasbeenexempted therefromas provided in these regulations, shallberequiredtoproducenecessarydocumentaryprooftothesatisfaction of theCouncil alongwith his application in theappropriateformforAssociateMembership.

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46AF Disciplinary action in connection with training including Management Skills Orientation Programme:-

In the event of anymisconduct by a candidate undergoingtrainingincludingmanagementskillsorientationprogramme,theCouncilor theDisciplinaryCommitteemaysuo-motooronreceiptofacomplaint,ifitissatisfiedthatthemisconductisprovedaftersuchinvestigationasitmaydeemnecessaryafter giving him an opportunity of being heard, reprimandthe candidate or cancel or suspend his registration as astudentorsuspendordebarhimfromappearinginanyoneormoreexaminationsoftheInstituteordirectthatanyperiodof trainingalreadyundergoneshallnotbe reckoned for thepurposeofregulation46ABordeclarethatsuchacandidateisnotfitandappropriatepersontobeadmittedtotheAssociateMembershipoftheInstitute.

Explanation: For the purposes of this regulation, theexpression “misconduct” shall include “a behaviour in adisorderlymannerinrelationtotheInstituteorinorneartheplace where undergoing training, breach of any regulation,condition, guideline or direction laid down by the Institute,malpracticewithregardtotrainingorresortingtoorattemptingto resort tounfairmeans inconnectionwith theundergoingoftrainingorseekingexemptionfromundergoingthetrainingor for breach of any policies, rules and regulations for theorganisationinwhichheisundergoingtraining;]

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46BA. Applicability of provisions of Chapter VIB.-

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theprovisionsofChapterVIAorChapterVIIon thedateofcommencementoftheprovisionsofthisChaptermaycontinueandcompletethetraining inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofsaidChapters:

ProvidedthatsuchstudentathisdiscretionmayswitchovertotrainingunderthisChapterinordertocompletehisremainingtraining.

(2)AstudentwhohadcommencedtraininginaccordancewiththeprovisionsofChapterVIAorChapterVIIbutsubsequentlydiscontinued the same shall resume his remaining trainingunderChapterVIAorChapterVIIwithinsixmonthsfromthedateofcommencementofthisChapter:

ProvidedthatsuchstudentathisdiscretionmayswitchovertotrainingunderthisChaptertocompletehisremainingtraining.

(3) Where a student on the date of commencement of theprovisionsofthisChapterhaspassedtheExecutiveProgrammeExaminationand iswilling toundergopractical trainingof twoyearsinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofChapterVIA,heshallcommencethepracticaltrainingwithinsixmonthsfromthedateofcommencementoftheprovisionsofthisChapter.

(4) Where a student who, irrespective of the date of hisregistration to Executive Programme or ProfessionalProgramme, has not commenced his training within theperiodprescribedinsub-regulation(3),shallundergopracticaltraininginaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisChapter.

46BB. Practical experience and training requirement.-

(1)A Student shall complete the following training in suchmanner andmode as may be determined by the Institute,namely:-

(a) Executive Development Programme (EDP) for onemonthdurationafterpassingofExecutiveProgrammeexamination;

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(b) Practical training for twenty one months aftercompletionofExecutiveDevelopmentProgrammeonwholetimebasisduringnormalworkinghours,-

(i) in a company having a company secretary inwhole timeemployment or anyother companyfulfillingsuchcriteriaasmaybedeterminedbytheInstitute;or

(ii) under a Company Secretary in whole-timepractice fulfilling such criteria as may bedeterminedbytheInstitute;or

(iii) in any other body corporate or institution ororganisation or entity fulfilling such criteria asmaybedeterminedbytheInstitute;

(c) AfterpassingtheProfessionalProgrammeExamination,a Corporate Leadership Development Programme(CLDP)fornotlessthanthirtydaysbutnotexceedingsixtydaysasmaybedeterminedbytheInstitute.

46BC. Exemption from Practical training and Executive Development Programme.-

(1)Astudentwhoclaimstohaveacquiredpracticalknowledgeandskillsequivalent toExecutiveDevelopmentProgrammeand Practical training referred to in regulation 46BB, maymakeanapplicationforexemptionfromundergoingExecutiveDevelopmentProgrammeandpracticaltraininginaccordancewiththecriteriadeterminedbytheInstitute.

(2)TheInstitutemay,afterconsideringtheapplication,grantfull or partial exemption or conditional exemption or rejecttheapplication.

46BD. Proof of practical training.-

(1)Astudent intending toseekAssociateMembershipshallmakeanapplicationtotheInstituteinsuchFormasmaybedeterminedbytheInstitute.

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(2)Alongwith theapplication referred to insub-regulation(1),thestudentshallenclosedocumentaryprooftothesatisfactionoftheInstitutethathehasundergonetherequiredpracticaltrainingorhasbeenexemptedtherefrominaccordancewiththeseregulations.

46BE. Disciplinary action for misconduct during training including Executive Development Programme and Corporate Leadership Development Programme.-

In the event of anymisconduct or violation of any code ofconductoranyregulationbyastudentundergoingpracticaltrainingorExecutiveDevelopmentProgrammeorCorporateLeadershipDevelopmentProgramme,theCouncilmaysuo-motooronreceiptofacomplaint, if it issatisfiedabout theexistenceofmisconductorviolationaftersuch investigationasitmaydeemnecessaryandafteraffordinganopportunityofbeingheard,reprimandthestudentorcancelorsuspendhis registrationasa student or suspendor debar him fromappearing inanyoneormoreexaminationsof the Instituteordirect thatanyperiodof trainingalreadyundergoneshallnotbereckonedforthepurposeofChapterVIA,VIIandthisChapter or declare such student as unfit to be admitted totheAssociateMembershipoftheInstitute].

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Requirements

47. Practical Experience and Training.-

A candidate who has passed the Final Examination orProfessional Programme Examination of the Institute shallberequiredtopossessthepracticalexperienceandundergo

39 Amended by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,1993,NotificationNo.710/1/(M)/1/18,publishedintheGazetteofIndia,Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4, dated 20thAugust, 1993 and 24thNovember,1993.

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thepracticaltrainingorbeexemptedtherefromasspecifiedinthisChapter forbecomingeligible toAssociateMembershipoftheInstitute.]40[48. Practical Experience or Training.-

Every candidate registered as a student on or after thecommencement of the Company Secretaries (Amendment)Regulations, 2001 (including a student registeredde novo)andpassingtheFinalExaminationorProfessionalProgrammeExaminationoftheInstituteandeverycandidateregisteredasastudentbeforethecommencementofthesaidregulationsandwhohasnotcompletedthetraininginaccordancewiththeregulationsinforcewithinfiveyearsofdateofhisregistrationshallberequiredeither:40

40 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2001, Notification No. ICSI/710/2/M/26, published in the Gazette ofIndia; Extraordinary, Part III –Section 4, dated 10thAugust, 2001 forthefollowing:

[48. Practical experience or management training or apprenticeship (1)Everycandidateregisteredasastudent(includingastudentregistered

de novo) and passing the Final examination of the Institute shall berequiredeither:

(a)topossesspracticalexperiencetothesatisfactionoftheCouncil inanyoneofthefollowingmanners,namely:-(i) twoyears’ experienceasanexecutiveor three years’ experience

asanassistantinthesecretarial,administration,finance,accounts,personnelorlegaldepartmentsinanycompanyorbodycorporatehavingapaid-upsharecapitalandreservesofnotlessthanrupeestwenty-fivelakhsoranyorganizationhavinggrossfixedassetsofnotlessthanrupeesfiftylakhsincludinganypublicsectorundertaking,autonomousbody,financialinstitutionorbankwhichintheopinionof theCouncil,providesscope foracquiringsufficientprofessionalexperience;

(ii) three years’ experience as a lecturer in any university or collegeaffiliatedtoanyuniversity,havingtaughtatleastonesubjectinthedisciplineofLaw,ManagementorAccountancy;

(iii) threeyears’experienceasaGazettedOfficer in theCentral/StateGovernment or in a supervisory post equivalent thereto in anyautonomousorstatutorybody,indepartmentswhichgenerallydealwithmattersrelatingtoworkingofcorporatesector;

(iv)threeyears’experienceofcontinuouspracticeonawhole-timebasisasaCharteredAccountantorCostAccountanthavingcarriedout

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(a) to possess practical experience to the satisfactionof theCouncil in any oneof the followingmanners,namely:

(i) One year’s experience as anAssistant/DeputyCompany Secretary or any other post higherthereto in the Secretarial Department or threeyears’ experience as a Secretarial Officer/

statutory/coast/internalauditorprovidingmanagementconsultancyservices toacompanyhavingpaid-upsharecapitaland reservesofnotlessthanrupeestwenty-fivelakhsoranyorganizationhavinggrossfixedassetsofnotlessthanrupeesfiftylakhsincludinganypublicsectorundertaking,autonomousbody,financialinstitutionorbankwhichintheopinionoftheCouncil,providesscopeforacquiringsufficientprofessionalexperience;

(v) three years’ experience of continuous practice as anAdvocate ina High Court having rendered services as Counsel/Advisor to aCompany having paid-up share capital and reserves of not lessthanrupeestwenty-fivelakhsoranyorganisationhavinggrossfixedassetsofnotlessthanrupeesfiftylakhsincludinganypublicsectorundertaking, autonomous body, financial institution or bankwhichintheopinionoftheCouncilprovidesscopeforacquiringsufficientprofessionalexperience:

OR(b) toundergomanagementtraininginthemannerandareasspecified

bytheCouncilforaperiodoffifteenmonthsinacompanyhavingapaid-upsharecapitalofnotlessthanrupeesfiftylakhsoranyotherinstitutionororganisationasmaybeapprovedbytheCouncilfromtime to time.

OR(c) toundergoapprenticeshipunderaCompanySecretaryinwhole-time

practiceorinafirmofsuchCompanySecretariesasapprovedbytheCouncil foraperiodofoneyearonwhole-timebasisworkingduringnormalworkinghoursortwoyearsonpart-timebasisworkingforaminimumofthreehourseverydayforfivedaysinaweek.

(2)Anypersonregisteredasastudentonorafterthe16thSeptember,1982, and up to an including 29th December, 1985 shall be deemedto have complied with the practical experience requirement specifiedin the regulation if he possessesnot less thanone year’s experienceasanexecutive in themannerspecified insub-clause(i)ofclause(a)of sub-regulation (1)withinaperiodof threeafter thedateofpassingthe Final examination or before the 30th December, 1993, whicheverisearlier.ProvidedthattheCouncilmay,forreasonstoberecordedinwriting,furtherextendthisuptoamaximumoftwoyears.]

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Executive in Secretarial Department in anycompany or body corporate having a paid-upshare capital and reserves of not less thanrupees twenty-five lakhs or any organizationhaving gross fixed assets of not less thanrupees fifty lakhs including any public sectorundertaking, autonomous or statutory body,financialinstitutionorbankwhichintheopinionof the Council provides scope for acquiringsufficientprofessionalexperience;

(ii) twoyears’experienceasanexecutiveor threeyears’ experience as an assistant under aCompany Secretary in whole-time practice orin a firm of such Company Secretaries, whichintheopinionoftheCouncilprovidesscopeforacquiringsufficientprofessionalexperience;

(iii) threeyears’experienceofcontinuouspracticeonawhole-time basis as aCharteredAccountantorCostAccountanthavingcarriedoutstatutory/cost/Internal audit or providing managementconsultancyservicesorthreeyears’experienceof continuous practice as an Advocate ina High Court having rendered services asCounsel/Advisor to a Company having paid-up share capital and services of not less thanrupees twenty-five lakhs or any organisationhaving gross fixed assets of not less thanrupees fifty lakhs including any public sectorundertaking, autonomous or statutory body,financial institute or bank which in the opinionof the Council provides scope for acquiringsufficientprofessionalexperience;

(iv) three years’ experience as an executive orfour years’ experience as an assistant in thesecretarial, administration, accounts, finance,

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personnelor legaldepartment inanycompanyor body corporate having a paid-up sharecapital and reserves of not less that rupeestwenty-five lakhs or any organisation havingfixed assets of not less than rupees fifty lakhsincluding Central/State Government, anyPublic Sector Undertaking, autonomous orstatutory body, financial institution, banking orinsurancecompanywhich in theopinionof theCouncil provides scope for acquiring sufficientprofessionalexperience;

(v)have acquired practical experience equivalenttothosespecifiedunderclause(b)orclause(c)of thisregulation insuchprofessionInstitutionsinIndiaorabroadasmayberecognizedbytheCouncilinthisbehalfonreciprocalbasis;

OR

(b)toundergotraininginthemannerandareasspecifiedby the Council for a period of fifteen months in acompany having a paid-up share capital of not lessthan rupees fifty lakhs or any other institution ororganisationasmaybeapprovedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime;

OR

(c)to undergo training under a Company Secretary inwhole-time practice or in a firm of such CompanySecretariesasapprovedby theCouncil foraperiodoffifteenmonthsonwholetimebasisworkingduringnormalworkinghours.]

41[(d) a candidate registered forExecutiveProgrammeonor after the 1st September, 2009 and is required to

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undergotrainingunderclause(b)or(c)ofregulation48,shallattendandcompletesuccessfullyExecutiveDevelopment Programme for eight days and attendProfessionalDevelopmentProgrammesfortwentyfivehoursor forsuchhoursasmaybeapprovedby theCouncilfromtimetotimeorexemptedtherefrom.]

42[49. Training after Intermediate Examination or Executive Programme Examination.-

(1)AcandidatewhohaspassedtheIntermediateExaminationor Executive Programme Examination of the Institute maycommence his training under clause (b) or clause (c) ofRegulation48,withtheapprovaloftheSecretaryifsufficientcompanies or Company Secretaries or firms of CompanySecretariesinpracticewillingtoaccepttraineesareavailableforthepurpose.

(2)ACompanySecretaryorafirmofCompanySecretariesinpracticeunderwhomacandidate is required toundergotrainingunderclause(c)ofRegulation48shallberequiredtobeapprovedbytheCouncilandshallpayamonthlystipendasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.]

42 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2001, Notification No. ICSI/710/2/M/26, published in the Gazette ofIndia, Extraordinary, Part III –Section 4, dated 10thAugust, 2001 forthefollowing:

[49. Management training or apprenticeship after Intermediate examination

(1)A candidate who has passed the Intermediate examination of theInstitute may commence his management training under clause (b)of Regulation 48 or apprenticeship under clause (c) thereof, with theapprovaloftheSecretaryifsufficientcompaniesorpracticingcompanysecretariesorfirmsofpracticingcompanysecretarieswillingtoaccepttraineesorapprenticesasthecasemaybe,areavailableforthepurpose.

(2) A practicing company secretary or a firm of practicing companysecretariesunderwhomacandidateisrequiredtoundergoapprenticeshipunderclause(c)ofRegulation48shallberequiredtobeapprovedbytheCouncilandshallpayamonthlystipendasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.]

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43[50. Compulsory Practical Training.-

EverycandidatepassingtheFinalExaminationorProfessionalProgramme Examination of the Institute in addition toacquiring practical experience or undergoing training asstipulated in Regulation 48 shall be required to undergocompulsorypracticaltrainingforatotalperiodoffourmonthsasspecifiedbelow:

(a) to undergo threemonths’ training in a public limitedcompany or body corporate having a paid-up sharecapital of not less than rupees twenty-five lakhs asapproved by the Council from time to time in thefollowingmanner:

43Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2001, Notification No. ICSI/710/2/M/26, published in the Gazette ofIndia; Extraordinary, Part III –Section 4, dated 10thAugust, 2001 forthefollowing:

50. Compulsory Practical Training.- EverycandidatepassingtheFinalexaminationoftheInstituteinaddition

toacquiringpracticalexperienceorundergoingmanagementtrainingorapprenticeshiptrainingasstipulatedinRegulation48shallberequiredtoundergocompulsorypracticaltrainingforatotalperiodoffourmonthsasspecifiedbelow:(a) to undergo threemonths’ training in a public limited company or

body corporate having a paid-up capital of not less than rupeestwenty-five lakhsasapprovedbytheCouncil fromtimetotimeasspecifiedinthefollowingmanner:

(i)SecretarialDepartment(includingSharesandLegal)–onemonth; (ii) Finance and Accounts Department (including Costing,

ManagementAccounting,InternalAuditandTaxation)–onemonth; (iii) Administration Department (including Personnel, General

Administration,Industrial,PublicRelations,MarketingandMaterialsManagement)–onemonth;

Provided that a candidate who has undergone managementtrainingforaperiodoffifteenmonthsasspecifiedinclauses(b)ofRegulation48maybeexemptedfromtherequirementofclause(a)ofRegulation50;

(b) to attendand complete successfully secretarial training for fifteendaysinsuchmannerandareasasdeterminedbytheCouncilandtraininginaspecializedagencysuchastheOfficeoftheRegistrarof Companies, stock exchange, financial or banking institution ormanagementconsultancyfirmforanotherfifteendays.

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(i) Secretarial Department (including Shares andLegal)–onemonth;

(ii) Finance and Accounts Department (includingCosting,ManagementAccounting,InternalAuditandTaxation)–onemonth;

(iii)AdministrationDepartment(includingPersonnel,General Administration, Industrial, PublicRelations,MarketingandMaterialsManagement)–onemonth;

Providedthatacandidatewhohasundergonetrainingforaperiodoffifteenmonthsasspecifiedinclauses(b)and(c)ofRegulation48asmaybeexemptedfromtherequirementofclause(a)ofthisregulation;

ProvidedfurtherthattheCouncilmayonanapplicationmadeinthisbehalfbythecandidateexempthimfromundergoingpracticaltrainingiftheCouncilissatisfiedthatthecandidatehasalreadyundergonethetrainingprescribedbysuchprofessionalInstitutionsinIndiaorabroadasmaybe recognizedby theCouncil in thisbehalfonreciprocalbasis.

(b)to attend and complete successfully 44[ManagementSkillsOrientationProgramme]forfifteendaysinsuchmannerandareasasdeterminedbytheCouncilandtraininginaspecializedagencysuchastheOfficeoftheRegistrarofCompanies,stockexchange,financialorbankinginstitutionormanagementconsultancyfirmforanotherfifteendays;

Provided that the Council may on an application made inthis behalf by the candidate exempt him from undergoing

44Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2012NotificationNo710/1/(M)/2publishedintheGazetteofIndia,ExtraOrdinary,PartIIISection4dated4thJune2012forthewords[SecretarialModularTrainingProgramme].

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45[Management Skills Orientation Programme] and traininginaspecializedagencyspecifiedinclause(b)iftheCouncilis satisfied that the candidate has already undergone thetrainingprescribedbysuchprofessionalInstitutions,inIndiaorabroadasmayberecognizedbytheCouncilinthisbehalfonreciprocalbasis.]

51. Exemption from undergoing practical training except secretarial training programme.-

A candidatemay be exempted from undergoing practicaltraining as specified in clause (a) of Regulation 50 andfifteendaysinaspecializedagencyasspecifiedinclause(b)ofRegulation50,ifhepossessesoneyear’sexperienceas assistant secretary or any post higher thereto, in thesecretarialdepartment inacompanyorabodycorporatehaving a paid-up Share capital and reserves of not lessthan rupees twenty-five lakhsoranyOrganisationhavinggross fixed assets of not less than rupees fifty lakhsincludinganypublicsectorundertaking,autonomousbody,financial institution of bank which in the opinion of theCouncil,providesscopeforacquiringsufficientprofessionalexperience.

52. Partial exemption from undergoing practical training.-

A candidate who has acquired practical experienceas specified in 46[clause (a)] of Regulation 48 may beexempted,foramaximumperiodofonemonthinanyoneofthethreeareasofPracticalTrainingspecifiedinclause(a) Regulation 50 and for a maximum period of fifteendays inaspecializedagencyasspecified inclause(b)ofRegulation 50, provided he gives documentary evidence

45 Ibid.46The followingwasomitted by theCompanySecretaries (Amendment)

Regulation, 2001, Notification No. ICSI/710/2/M/26, published in theGazetteofIndia,Extraordinary,PartIII–Section4,dated10thAugust,2001:[ofsub-regulation(1)].

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to show that he has acquired substantial portion of hispracticalexperienceinthatarea.

53. Exceptions.-

(1)(Sincedeleted)

(2)Anypersonnot falling inallorany respectswith regardto practical experience and practical training requirementsasspecifiedintheRegulations48,51and52,butclaimstohaveacquiredpracticalexperienceandundergonepracticaltraining,equivalenttothosespecifiedundertheseregulationsmayapplyforfullorpartialexemptionfromacquiringpracticalexperienceorundergoingpracticaltrainingasthecasemaybeand theCouncilmaydetermineeachcase forpartial ortotalexemptiontakingintoaccounttheevidenceproducedbysuchpersonorafterinterviewinghim.

54. Requirement of certificate of experience and practical training by members of the Institute.-

Every applicant claiming to have acquired the necessarypracticalexperienceandundergonetheprescribedpracticaltraining, shall be required to obtain certificate fromat leasttwomembershavingastandingofthreeyears,membershipasapprovedby theCouncil,certifying that in theopinionofthecertifyingmembers,thecandidateisafitandappropriateperson to be admitted to theAssociateMembership of theInstitute.

55. Proof of Practical experience and training.-

Acandidate,whopossessestherequisitepracticalexperienceandhasundergonetherequisitepracticaltrainingorhasbeenexempted therefromas provided in these regulations, shallberequiredtoproducenecessarydocumentaryprooftothesatisfaction of theCouncil alongwith his application in theappropriateformforAssociateMembership.

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47[55A. Disciplinary action in connection with training including 48[Management Skills Orientation Programme].-

In the event of anymisconduct by a candidate undergoingtraining including 49[Management Skills OrientationProgramme],theCouncilortheDisciplinaryCommitteemaysuo-motooronreceiptofacomplaint,ifitissatisfiedthatthemisconductisprovedaftersuchinvestigationasitmaydeemnecessary after giving him an opportunity of being heard,reprimandthecandidateorcancelorsuspendhisregistrationasastudentorsuspendordebarhimfromappearinginanyoneormoreexaminationsof the Instituteordirect thatanyperiod of training already undergone shall not be reckonedforthepurposesofRegulation48orRegulation50ordeclare

47 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2001, Notification No. ICSI/710/2/M/26, published in the Gazette ofIndia, Extraordinary, Part III –Section 4, dated 10thAugust, 2001 forthefollowing:

[55A.Disciplinary action in connection with management, apprenticeship or practical training

Intheeventofanymisconductbyacandidateundergoingmanagementapprenticeship or practical training, the Council or the DisciplinaryCommitteemaysuo-motooron receiptofacomplaint, if it issatisfiedthat themisconduct isprovedaftersuch investigationas itmaydeemnecessaryandaftergivinghimanopportunityofbeingheard,reprimandthe candidate or cancel or suspend his registration as a student orsuspendordebarhimfromappearinginanyoneormoreexaminationsof the Instituteor direct that anyperiodof trainingalreadyundergoneshallnotbereckonedforthepurposesofRegulation48or50ordeclarethatsuchacandidateisnotfitandappropriatepersontobeadmittedtotheAssociateMembershipoftheInstitute.

Explanation:Misconductforthepurposesofthisregulationshallinclude“abehaviour inadisorderlymanner in relation to the Instituteor inornear the place where undergoing training, breach of any regulation,condition,guidelineordirection laiddownby the Institute,malpracticewith regard to training or resorting to or attempting to resort to unfairmeansinconnectionwiththeundergoingortrainingorseekingexemptionfromundergoingthetraining.]

48Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2012NotificationNo710/1/(M)/2publishedintheGazetteofIndia,ExtraOrdinary,PartIIISection4dated4thJune2012forthewords[SecretarialModularTrainingProgramme].

49 Ibid.

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thatsuchacandidateisnotfitandappropriatepersontobeadmittedtotheAssociateMembershipoftheInstitute.

Explanation—ForthepurposesofthisRegulation“misconduct”shall include“abehaviour inadisorderlymanner inrelationto the Institute or in or near the place where undergoingtraining, breach of any regulation, condition, guideline ordirection laiddownby the Institute,malpracticewith regardto training or resorting to or attempting to resort to unfairmeansinconnectionwiththeundergoingoftrainingorseekingexemptionfromundergoingthetrainingorforbreachofanypolicies, rulesand regulations for theorganisation inwhichhe/sheisundergoingtraining”.]

50[55AB Applicability of Chapter VII.-

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to studentsregistered to Intermediate or Executive Programme beforethedateofthisnotification,iftheydonotopttocomplywiththeprovisionsofChapterVIA.]

51[Chapter VIIA

Specialised and Advanced Courses and Examinations

55B. Special ised and Advanced Courses and Examinations.-

The Institutemay conduct oneormore such specialised andadvancedcoursesasitmayconsiderusefulfortheprofessionaldevelopment of students and members, impart practical ortheoretical course, conduct examination for subjects of suchspecialised and advanced courses and award certificate ordiplomainsuchmannerasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.51

50 Inserted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2014NotificationNo. 710/1/(M) (1) published in theGazette of India,ExtraordinaryPartIII–Section4dated1.4.2014.

51 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,

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55C. Award of Diploma and Certificate for Specialised and Advanced Course Examination.-

A candidate successfully completing the specialised andadvancedcourseshallbeawardedaDiplomaorCertificateasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilandheshallbeentitledtousesuchdescriptionasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilinrespectofsuchDiplomaorCertificate.

55D. Refresher Course.-

(1) The Institute shall conduct refresher course andexaminationtheretoforthemembersinsuchmanner,modeandaftersuchintervalasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(2) It shall bemandatory for themembereither toundergosuchrefreshercourseortoappearinexaminationconductedbytheInstitute.

(3)Amembermayundergosuchrefreshercourseaswellasappearinexaminationalso:

Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,forthefollowing: [Chapter VIIA Post Qualifying Courses and Examinations [55B. Post Qualifying Courses and Examinations] TheCouncilmayimpartorarrangetoimpartpracticaland/ortheoretical

trainingandholdexaminationsinsuchsubjectsasitmayconsiderusefulfor members and may award certificates or diplomas in connectiontherewithinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisChapter.

[PostMembershipQualificationCourses] 55C. Scheme of Post Membership Qualification Course [The Post Membership Qualification Courses as prescribed under

Regulation55BshallbegovernedbyRegulations55Dto55R.] 55D. Administration Notwithstanding anything contained in Regulation 100, the Post

Membership Qualification Course shall be under the charge of acommitteeconstitutedbytheCouncilforthepurposeunderSub-section(2)ofSection17oftheAct(referredtointhisChapterasthe“Committee”)whose functions shall include holding of the examination; admissionthereto,grantingapprovalofdissertationorprojectreport,appointmentand selection of examiners, prescription of books for the guidance ofcandidates,declarationofresultsandotheralliedmatters.

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Provided that the Institute may grant exemption fromundergoing refreshercourse to thememberwho fulfill suchcriteriaasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

(4)Amemberseekingexemptionundertheprovisionofthisregulationshallmakeanapplication to the Institute insuchForm,manner,mode and alongwith such fees asmay bedeterminedbytheCouncil].

52[55E to 55S omitted]

52Omitted by Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020,Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020.

55E. Advisory Board TheCommitteemayappointanadvisoryboardconsistingofnotmore

thansevenpersonstoadvisetheCommitteeonthemattersrelatingtothesyllabus,examinations,dissertationorprojectreportandanyothermatter relating toPostMembershipQualificationCourse, asmight bereferredtoitbytheCommittee.

55F. Admission to Post Membership Qualification Course (1)NocandidateshallbeadmittedtothePostMembershipQualification

Course unless he is a member at the time of admission to the saidcourse.

(2) Any candidate applying for admission to the Post MembershipQualificationCourseshallbe required toapply in theappropriate formalongwith theregistrationfee,annual fee, ifapplicableandother feesasdeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotimeinrespectofservicestoberendered.

55G. Time limit for completing Post Membership Qualification Course

(1)Registration period:Every candidateapplying for admission to thePostMembershipQualificationCourseshallberegisteredinaccordancewith regulationsunder thisChapter foraperiodoffiveyears from themonthinwhichhisapplication,completeinallrespects,isacceptedbytheInstituteforregistration.

(2) Time limit for completing examination: A candidate registered forthe course under sub-regulation (i) shall be required to complete theexaminationandsubmitdissertationorprojectreport,asthecasemaybe,withintheregistrationperiod.

(3) Termination of registration: The registration of a candidate shallterminateontheexpiryoffiveyearsorattheendoftheyearinwhichthe said candidate has successfully completed the Post MembershipQualificationCourse,whicheverisearlier;

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ProvidedthattheCommitteemay,subjecttosuchguidelinesasmaybelaiddowninthisbehalfbytheCouncil,extendtheregistrationperiodofacandidateregisteredunderthisChapterbeyondfiveyears.

55H. Admission to Post Membership Qualification Examination No member shall be admitted to Part I of the Post Membership

Qualificationexaminationunless:(a) heisregisteredunderRegulation55G,atleastsixcalendarmonths

prior to the month in which the examination commences, that isto say, if any examination commence in December, candidatesregistered upto and includingMay of that calendar year shall beeligible;

(b) heappliesforadmissiontoanexamination,intheappropriateform,thecopiesofwhichmaybemadeoutbythecandidatehimself,withrequisiteparticularsandfeesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotimesoastoreachtheInstituteinaccordancewiththedirectionsgivenbytheCommittee.

55I. Examination requirements (1)CandidatesregisteredunderthisChaptershallberequiredtocomply

withsuchconditionsrelatingtoexaminationsanddissertationorprojectreportasmaybelaiddownbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

(2)Admissiontoexamination,expulsionandwithholdingofresults—(a)TheCommitteeorapersonauthorizedbyitinthisbehalfmay,forreasonstoberecordedinwriting:(i)refusetoadmitacandidateregisteredunderRegulation55Gtoan

examination,or(ii)admithimtoanexaminationsubject tosuchconditionsas itorhe

mayconsidertobereasonableinthecircumstancesofacase;or(iii)expelhimfromanexaminationhall,afterhehasbeenadmittedto

itintheusualcourse. (b)Notwithstandingthefactthatacandidatehasobtainedtheminimum

marks forpassinganexamination, theCommitteemay, for reasons toberecordedinwriting,withholdtheresult.

(c)AnyorderpassedbythepersonauthorizedbytheCommitteemaybereviewedbyitandanyorderpassedbytheCommitteemaybereviewedbytheCouncil.

55J. Suspension or cancellation of examination or dissertation or project report result or registration

In the event of any misconduct by a candidate registered under thisChapter, theCouncilor theCommitteemaysuo motoonor receiptofa complaint, if it is satisfied that, themisconduct is proved after suchinvestigationasitmaydeemnecessaryandaftergivingsuchcandidateanopportunity tostatehis casesuspendordebar thecandidate fromappearing in any one or more examinations or from submission of

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dissertation or project report, withhold or cancel his examination ordissertationorprojectreportresultorsuspendorcancelhisregistrationanddebarhim from future registrationunder thisChapteras thecasemaybe.

Explanation:MisconductforthepurposesofthisRegulationshallmeanandincludebehaviourinadisorderlymannerinrelationtotheInstituteorinornearanexaminationpremises,breachofanyregulation,condition,guidelineordirectionlaiddownbytheInstitute,resortingtoorattemptingtoresorttounfairmeansinconnectionwiththewritingofanyexaminationconductedbytheInstitute,preparationorsubmissionofdissertationorprojectreportsuchascopying,reproductionofanymaterialfromexistingliteratureor sourceswithoutdulyacknowledging thesameasmaybespecifiedbytheCommitteefromtimetotime.

55K. Conduct of an Examination (1)Theexaminationmaybeconductedatsuchintervals,insuchmanner

and at such time and places, as the Council may decide subject toavailability of such minimum number of candidates enrolling for theexaminationasmaybedeterminedbytheCommitteefromtimetotime.

(2)Thedatesandplacesoftheexaminationandotherparticularsshallbepublishedinthejournal.

55L. Refund or appropriation of examination fees (1)Acandidateonceissuedwithanadmissioncertificateforanexamination

shallnotbeentitledunderanycircumstancestorefundoftheexaminationfeespaidbyhim.

(2) Where, however, a candidate applies to the Institute within fifteendays from the last date of examination for considering appropriationof examination fee to the next examination on the ground that hewasprevented fromattending the examination on account of circumstancesbeyond his control, and furnishes requisite documentary proof andinformationtothesatisfactionoftheInstitute,theInstitutemaypermitfiftypercentoftheexaminationfeespaidbyhimtobeappropriatedtowardsthefeespayableforthenextfollowingexaminationforthesamepapersforwhichhewasenrolled.

55M. Change of examination centre Applications for change of examination centres shall not ordinarily be

entertainedandifentertainedafeeasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotimebechargedforthepurpose:

ProvidedthatnoapplicationreceivedwithinfifteendaysbeforethedateofcommencementofanexaminationshallbeentertainedbytheCouncil.

55N. Dissertation or project report (1)AcandidateafterqualifyingPartIofthePostMembershipQualification

Examination,shallsubmitnotearlierthansixmonthsandnotlaterthantwo years from the date of qualifying Part I examination of the saidcourse,adissertationoraproject report ona subject tobeapproved

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bytheCommitteewithintheregistrationperiod: Provided that the Committee may extend time for submission of

dissertationorprojectreportincaseswhere:(i) acandidate fails tosubmithisdissertationorproject reportwithin

twoyearsfromthedateofqualifyingPartIexamination;or(ii) the dissertation or project report submitted by a candidate under

sub-regulation(1)requiresmodificationontheadviceofthereferee;(iii)acandidatefailstosubmithisdissertationorprojectreportduringhis

registrationperiodafterhehasobtainedrenewalofhisregistrationunderprovisotosub-regulation(3)ofRegulation55G.

(2)The candidate shall submit the nameof one ormore guides fromthepanelofguidesmaintainedby the Institutealongwith thesynopsisofdissertationorprojectreportgivingthereindetailsabouttheproposeddissertationorprojectreportwhichshallincludetheproblemsidentified,their relevance to thePostMembershipQualificationCourse, thedateandmethodology to beusedand suggestionsor recommendations inrelationtotheproblemssoidentified:

Provided that a candidate may opt, with the prior approval of theCommittee, foraguidenot included in thepanelofguidesmaintainedbytheInstitute.

(3)ThedissertationorprojectreportshallbesubmittedalongwithsuchnonrefundablefeesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

(4)ThecandidateshallsubmitinEnglishfiveneatlytype-writtenorprintedcopiesofthedissertationorprojectreportembodyingtheresultsofhisresearch:

ProvidedthatitshallbecompetentfortheCounciltopermit,subjecttosuch conditions at itmay deem fit and after giving sufficient advanceinformation to thecandidates theuseofHindiasamediumofwritingthedissertationorprojectreport.

(5)Thecandidateshallfurthersubmitastatementindicatingthesourcesfromwhich his information has been derived and the extent towhichhehasbasedhisworkon theworkofothersandshall indicatewhichportionorportionsofhisworkheclaimsasoriginal.

(6)TheCommitteeshallforwardthedissertationorprojectreporttotherefereesappointedbyitortheiradvicewhetherthedissertationorprojectreportisofasufficientlyhighdegreeofmeritastodeserveapprovalorwhetheritmaybemodifiedandifso,inwhatmannerorwhetheritmayberejected.

(7) If acandidate fails toobtain theminimumpassmarksspecified inRegulation55Peither in thedissertationorproject report,as thecasemaybe,orintheinterview,hemayathisoptionresubmiteitherthesamedissertationorprojectreportwithmodificationsandimprovementsmadethereinorsubmitanotherdissertationorprojectreport,asthecasemay

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be, inaccordancewiththeprovisionscontainedintheChapterandonhisattainingtherequiredpassingmarks,heshallberequiredtoappearatanotherinterviewasprovidedinthisChapter.

(B)Ifacandidatefailsto:(i) submitthedissertationorprojectreport,asthecasemaybe,within

theperiodspecifiedinsub-regulation(1);or(ii) resubmit the dissertation or project report as the case may be,

incorporatingthereinthemodificationsadvisedbytherefereeswithintheperiodspecifiedinsub-regulation(1)orwithinthetimeextendedbytheCommitteeunderprovisotosub-regulation(1);or

(iii)submithisdissertationorprojectreportduringhisregistrationperiodafter hehasobtained renewal of his registrationunderproviso tosub-regulation (3) of Regulation 55G, his registration under thisChaptershallstandcancelled.

ProvidedthattheCommitteemayrenewtheregistrationatitsdiscretionon the receipt of an application from the candidate together with feewhichmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilandwhichshallnotberefundedexceptwheretheapplicationisnotentertainedandonsuchrenewaloftheregistrationthecandidateshallbeentitledtoclaimexemptionfromthesubjectspreviouslypassedbyhimwithoutpaymentofanyexemptionfee.

Provided further that the Council may provide for any other training,workshoporcompletionofanyotherrequirement inpart IIof thePostMembershipQualificationCourses inadditionor in lieuofDissertationorprojectreportasspecifiedinsub-regulation(1).

55O. Interview Thecandidateshallberequiredtoappearforinterviewonthedissertation

orprojectreportbeforeaninterviewboardthatmaybeappointedbytheCommitteeinthisbehalf.

55P. Requirements for passing the Examination (1)AcandidateforthePostMembershipQualificationExaminationshall

bedeclaredtohavepassed:(a) in Part I of the examination if he passes in both the Groups

simultaneouslyorinanyoneGroupatoneexaminationandintheremainingGroup at any subsequent examination securing at onesittingaminimumoffortypercentmarksineachpaperoftheGroupandaminimumaggregatefiftypercentofthetotalmarksinallthepapersofthatGroup;

(b) inPart II of theexamination if heobtainsaminimumof sixtypercentmarksinthedissertationorprojectreport,asthecasemaybe,andaminimumofsixtypercentmarks in the interview.Failuretoobtaintheminimumpassmarkseitherinthedissertationorprojectreport as the case may be, or in the interview will necessitateresubmissionofthedissertationorprojectreportwithmodifications

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and improvementsmade thereinorsubmitanotherdissertationorproject report followed ineithercaseby the interviewasspecifiedinthisChapter.

(2) Individual intimation:Everycandidateshallbe individually informedofthemarksobtainedineachpaperofthePartIofthecourseandtheresultthereofbutundernocircumstancesthemarksobtainedinindividualquestionsorsectionsofapapershallbefurnished.ThemarksobtainedbyacandidateinPartIIoftheexaminationshallnotbeintimatedtohimunlessheisdeclaredsuccessfulinboththedissertationorprojectreportandtheinterview.

(3)Verification of marks:Informationastowhetheracandidate’sanswertoeachquestion inanyparticularpaperorpapersatanyexaminationhave been duly examined and marked or not shall be supplied to acandidateonhissubmittinganapplicationwithsuchverificationfeeasmaybedeterminedby theCouncil fromtime to timewithin thirtydaysofthedeclarationoftheresultsofthesaidexamination.

Explanation: Fee referred to in this sub-regulation is only for verifyingwhetherthecandidate’sanswersinanyparticularpaperorpapershavebeenexaminedandevaluatedandnotforrevaluationoftheanswer.

55Q. Examiners TheCommitteemaymake sucharrangements andmayappoint such

examiners to set question papers and value answer books as itmaydeemfit.

55R. Amendment of result Inanycasewhereitisfoundthattheresultofanexaminationhasbeen

affectedbyanerror,malpractice,fraud,improperconductorothermatterofwhatevernature,theCommitteeshallhavethepowertoamendsuchresult insuchmannerasshallbe inaccordwith the truepositionandtomakesuchdeclarationastheCommitteeshallconsidernecessaryinthatbehalf.

55S. Grant of Diploma Certificate TheschemeandthesubjectsofthePostQualificationCoursesshallbe

asfollows:- CourseA:CapitalMarketsandFinancialServicesCourse (1)TheCapitalMarketsandFinancialServicesCourseshallcomprise

offollowingtwoparts,namely—(a) PartIofthecourseshallconsistofGroupIof200marksandGroup

IIof300marks;and(b) PartIIofthecourseshallconsistofdissertationorprojectreportof

150marksandinterviewof50marks. (2) The candidates for Part I examination shall be examined in five

subjectscomprisedintwoGroupseachconsistingofthefollowingpapers,namely—

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GroupI PaperI:FinancialManagement-Concepts,IssuesandPractices. Paper II : Financial Services, Financial Markets and Financial

Products.GroupII PaperIII:SecurityEvaluationandInvestmentManagement. PaperIV:PortfolioManagementandMutualFunds. Paper V : International Financial Management-Concepts, Capital

MarketsandInstruments. (3)ThesyllabusforPartIofCapitalMarketsandFinancialServicesCourse

shallbeasspecifiedinScheduleD. (4)AcandidatesuccessfullycompletingtheCapitalMarketsandFinancial

ServicesCourse shall beawardedaDiplomaCertificate to that effectin the appropriate form by the Institute and shall be entitled to usethedescriptive lettersandbracket “DCMFS (ICSI)” to indicate that hehasbeenawarded “PostMembershipDiploma inCapitalMarketsandFinancialServices” (DCMFS) by the Institute ofCompanySecretariesofIndia.

CourseB:CorporateGovernanceCourse (1)TheCorporateGovernanceCourseshallcompriseof following two

parts,namely—(a) PartIofthecourseshallconsistofGroupIof300marksandGroup

IIof200marks;and(b) PartIIofthecourseshallconsistofdissertationorprojectreportof

150marksandinterviewof50marks. (2) The candidates for Part I examination shall be examined in five

subjectscomprisedintwoGroupseachconsistingofthefollowingpapers,namely-

GroupI PaperI:ConceptualFrameworkofCorporateGovernance. PaperII:CorporateandBoardManagement. PaperIII:LegalFrameworkofCorporateGovernance.GroupII PaperIV:BoardCommitteesandRoleofProfessionals. PaperV:CorporateGovernance—CodesandPractices.

(3)ThesyllabusforthePartIofCorporateGovernanceCourseshallbeasspecifiedinScheduleE.

(4) A candidate successfully completing the Corporate GovernanceCourse shall be awarded a Diploma Certificate to that effect in theappropriate form by the Institute and shall be entitled to use thedescriptivelettersandbracket“DCG(ICSI)”toindicatethathehasbeen

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awarded“PostMembershipDiploma inCorporateGovernance”by theInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia.]

[CourseC:CompetitionLawCourse. (1)TheCompetitionLawCourseshallcompriseof following twoparts

namely- PartIoftheCourseshallconsistoffourpapersof400marks,and Part II of the Course shall consist of Training for 100 Hours in the

manner and areas specified by theCouncil under aCompetition Lawpractitioner, Legal Department of Large Companies particularly MultiNationalCompaniesorPractisingCompanySecretariesfirmsengagedinCompetitionLawpractice,asmaybeapprovedbytheCouncil fromtime to time.

(2) The Candidates for Part I examination shall be examined in foursubjectsconsistingofthefollowingpapers,namely:-

PaperIConceptandEconomicsofCompetition(100marks) PaperIIAnti-competitiveAgreementsandAbuse(100marks) ofDominance PaperIIIRegulationofCombinations(100marks) PaperIVCompetitionComplianceProgramme(50marks) PaperVCaseStudy(50marks) (3)Thesyllabus for thePart IofCompetitionLawCourseshallbeas

providedinScheduleF. (4)A candidate successfully completing the Competition Law Course

shallbeawardedaDiplomaCertificatetothateffect intheappropriateformbytheInstituteandshallbeentitled tousethedescriptive lettersandbracket “DCL (ICSI)” to indicate that he hasbeenawarded “PostMembershipDiplomainCompetitionLaw”bytheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia.

CourseD:CorporateRestructuringandInsolvency (1) The Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency shall comprise of

followingtwomodulesnamely- (a)ModuleAoftheCourseshallconsistoffourpapersof100marks,and (b)ModuleBof theCourse shall consist ofCompulsoryWorkshopof

one day organised in themanner specified by theCouncil before thewrittenexaminationinJuneorDecemberwhereinthecandidatesshallberequiredtomakepresentationoncasestudiesassignedinadvanceandinteractwithexpertsandclarifytheirdoubtsaboutthestudyduringtheworkshop.

(2)TheCandidatesfor`ModuleA’examinationshallbeexaminedinfourpapersconsistingofthefollowingpapers,namely:-

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Paper1 Corporate Restructuring, Rescue andInsolvency

100marks

Paper2 StrategicOptionsforCorporateRestructuring 100marksPaper3 Cross Border Insolvency Practice and

Procedure100marks

Paper4 Professional and Ethical Practices forInsolvencyPractitioners

100marks

(3) The syllabus for the Module A of Corporate Restructuring andInsolvencyshallbeasprovidedinScheduleG.

(4) A candidate successfully completing the Corporate Restructuringand Insolvency shall be awarded a Diploma Certificate to that effectintheappropriateformbytheInstituteandshallbeentitledtousethedescriptive letters and bracket “DCRI (ICSI)” to indicate that he hasbeen awarded “PostMembership Diploma in Corporate RestructuringandInsolvency”bytheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia;]

53 Omittedby theCompanySecretaries (Amendment)Regulation, 2010.NotificationNo.531:Legal:710/1/M/1,publishedintheGazetteofIndia,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.07.2010:

[56. Regional Constituencies For the purpose of constitution of theCouncil in pursuance of clause

(a)ofSub-section (2) ofSection9, theelectorate shall be constitutedintosuchregionalconstituenciesasmaybenotifiedinthisbehalfbytheCentralGovernmentintheOfficialGazette.

57. Proportional representation (1)TheCouncilshallnotifyintheJournalatleast[ninetydays]beforethe

dateofAnnualMeetingintheyearofelectionofmemberoftheCouncil:(a) thetotalnumberofpersonstobeelectedtotheCouncilfromallthe

regionalconstituencies;and(b) thenumberofpersonstobeelectedfromeachregionalconstituency.

(2)ThenumberofpersonstobeelectedtotheCouncilfromeachregionalconstituencyshallbear thesameproportion to thenumberofpersonstobeelectedfromallconstituenciesasthenumberofmembersoftheInstitute inthatregionalconstituencybearstothenumberofmembersoftheInstituteinallconstituencies,theresultantfractionexceedinghalfbeing counted as one and the resultant fraction equivalent to or lessthanhalfbeingomitted.

(3)Thenumberofpersons tobeelected froma regionalconstituencyundersub-regulation(2)shallbedecidedonthebasisofthenumberof

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membersfromsuchregionalconstituencyasborneontheRegisteronthefirstdayofAprilintheyearofelection.

(4)Notwithstandinganythingcontainedinsub-regulation(2)eachregionalconstituency shall have at least two persons elected therefrom to theCouncil.

58. Duration of office (1)ThepersonselectedtotheCouncilshallbedeemedtohavebecome

membersoftheCouncilfromthedateofthefirstmeetingoftheCouncilheldaftertheelection.

(2)AnelectedmemberoftheCouncilshall,subjecttotheprovisionsofSections13and14,holdofficeforaperiodofthreeyearsandshallnotberequiredtovacatethemembershipoftheCouncilifhechangeshisprofessionaladdressfromtheRegionalconstituencytoanother.

(3)AnelectedmemberoftheCouncilwhosetermofofficehasexpiredshallbeeligiblefornotmorethanoneconsecutiveterm.]

54.Omitted by theCompanySecretaries (Amendment)Regulation, 2010.NotificationNo.531:Legal:710/1/M/1,publishedintheGazetteofIndia,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.07.2010:

[59. Dates of election TheCouncil shall notify in the Journal at least ninetydaysbefore the

dateof expiryof the termsof theexistingCouncil, thedates fixed forthefollowingstagesofelectionofmembersoftheCouncil,namely:(a) thelastdateandtimeforreceiptofnomination;(b) thedateofthescrutinyofnominations;(c) thelastdateforwithdrawalofnominations;(d) thedateofpolling;(e) the last date for receipt of applications for permission to vote by

postunderRegulation84;(f) thelastdateforreceiptofvotingpapersbypost;and(g) anyotherdateordatesfortheconductofelection.

60. Election Committee AnElectionCommitteeconsistingofthePresident,Vice-Presidentand

onegovernmentnomineeontheCouncil,asmaybenominatedbytheCentralGovernment,shallgenerallysupervisetheconductofelectionstotheCouncilandtheRegionalCouncilsinaccordancewiththeregulationscontainedinthisChapterandChapterXII:

Provided thatwhere thePresidentorVice-President,as thecasemaybe, is a candidate for election, thePresident or theVice-President as

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thecasemaybe,or,both,shallbeineligibletocontinueasmember(s)thereofand the resultingvacancyshallbefilleduptoby theSecretarybynominatingone,or,asthecasemaybe,twopersonsnotcontestingtheelections fromout of a list of personspreviously approvedby theCouncilintheorderofprioritygiveninsuchlist.

61. Returning Officer The Secretary shall be the Returning Officer who shall conduct the

electionsinaccordancewiththeseregulations. 62. Members eligible to vote (1)Subjecttotheotherprovisionsoftheseregulations,apersonwhose

nameisborneontheRegisteronthe1stdayofJulyoftheyearinwhichtheelectiontotheCouncilistotakeplace,shallbeeligibletovoteintheelectionfromtheregionalconstituencywithinwhoseterritorialjurisdictionhisprofessionaladdress fallson thesaiddateprovided thathisnamehasnotbeenremovedfromtheRegisterafterthesaiddateandbeforethedateofpoll:

Provided that if theprofessional address isnotborneon theRegisterontherelevantdate,theresidentialaddressborneontheRegistershalldeterminehisregionalconstituency.

(2)InthecaseofmembershavingtheirprofessionaladdressesoutsideIndiaandeligibletovote,theirregionalconstituenciesshallbedeterminedaccordingtotheirprofessionaladdressesinIndiaregisteredimmediatelybeforehewentabroadortheresidentialaddressesinIndiaborneontheregisterontherelevantdate,whicheverisearlier.

63. List of voters (1)At least ninety days before the date of expiry of the term of the

existingCouncil, theReturningOfficershallpreparea listofmembersoftheInstituteineachconstituencyeligibletovote,showinginteraliasdistinctlyandseparately-(i) whetheranyparticularmemberisanAssociatememberoraFellow

member;(ii) thepollingareaorpollingboothtowhichthevoterisattachedand

where he should exercise his Franchise, if the Returning Officerdecidesthathisvotingshallbeinapollingbooth,andnotbypost;

(iii)the location of the polling booth and polling area for which eachsuchboothhasbeenselected;and

(iv)whetheranyparticularmember isentitled tovotebypowerunderRegulation84.

(2) Subject to the other provisions of these regulations, the addresspublished in the list of members eligible to vote shall be final fordeterminingthemanner inwhichamember isentitled tocasthisvoteor the constituency or the polling booth to which the belongs for thepurposeofcastinghisvote:

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Providedthatifamemberattachedtoaparticularpollingboothinacitywheremorethanonepollingboothhavebeensetup,findsthatitwouldbedifficult forhimtovoteat thepollingboothtowhichhe isattached,hemay,at thediscretionof theReturningOfficer,bepermittedtovoteatanotherpollingbooth in thesamecity.Applications in thisbehalf inwriting stating the reasons for the request must reach the ReturningOfficeratleastforty-fivedaysbeforethedateofpolling.

64. Members eligible to stand for election Subjecttosub-regulation(3)ofRegulation58,anymemberwhosename

isborneon theRegisterasaFellowason thefirstdayofJulyof theyear inwhichelection isheldandwhosenamecontinues tobeborneon theRegister on the date of declaration of results of election, shallbeeligible tostandasacandidateforelectionto theCouncil fromtheregionalconstituencyinwhichhisprofessionaladdressisincludedasavoter:

Provided thatnomembershallbeeligible tostandasacandidate forelectiontotheCouncilandtoaRegionalCouncilatthesametime.

Explanation:ForthepurposeofthisChapter,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires,“candidate”shallmeanamemberwhoisentitledtofileandhasfiledhisnomination forelection to theCouncilunder theseregulationsandwhosenamecontinuestobeborneontheRegisteronthedateofdeclarationofresultsofelections.

65. Nominations (1)TheCouncilshallnotlessthanninetydaysbeforethedateofexpiry

of the term of the existing Council, notify in the Journal the numberof persons to be elected fromeach regional constituency and call fornominationsorcandidatesforelectiontoeachregionalconstituencybyaspecifieddatewhichshallnotbelessthanfourteendaysfromtheissueofthenotification.

(2)Thenominationofacandidateshallbeintheappropriateformdulysigned by the candidate and by one proposer and one seconder allofwhomshallbepersonsentitled tovote in theelectionandshallbedeliveredsoastoreachtheReturningOfficernotlaterthanthelastdatefixedforreceiptofnominations.

(3)Thenominationshallbeaccompaniedbyastatementdulycompleted,signedandverifiedbythecandidatecontaininginformationconcerningthecandidateinrespectofthefollowingmatters,namely:-(a) Name,membershipnumberandprofessionaladdress:(b) Age:(c) Academicandprofessionqualification: (universitydegrees,post-graduatediplomasgivenbyanyuniversity

andmembershipofprofessionalbodiesrecognizedbytheCouncil). (4)The statement referred to in sub-regulations (3)mayalso contain,

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at theoptionof thecandidate, informationconcerningthecandidate inrespectofthefollowingmatters,namely:(a) merit award (in degree/diploma examination conducted by

universities,examinationsconductedbythedissolvedcompanyorthe Institute and examinations conducted by any other InstitutionrecognizedbytheCouncilforthepurpose);

(b) particularsofpresentoccupation: (i) employment (Name of employer and official designation of

candidateasgivenbyemployer); (ii)practiceasCompanySecretary(soleproprietororinpartnership,

includingthenameofthefirm); (iii)anyothermainoccupation(applicationonly if thecandidate is

notinanyemploymentonpracticingasCompanySecretary).(c) OtherParticulars: (i)pastandpresentmembershipoftheCouncil,RegionalCouncils

andManagingCommitteeofChaptersincludingofficeofPresidentand Vice-President in the Council and office of Chairman andVice-Chairman, Secretary Treasurer in the Regional Council andChapters;

(ii)contributionsinprofessionalseminarsandconferencesorganizedbytheCouncil,itsRegionalCouncilsandChapters;

(iii) authorship of booksor articles onany subject directly relatedtocorporateandbusinessmanagementandofinteresttocompanysecretaries;

(iv) academic positions held in universities and professionalinstitutionsrecognisedbytheCouncil.

(5)The candidatemay further, at his option furnisha copyof hisrecentpassportsizephotograph.

66. Nomination fee (1)Everycandidatestandingforelectionshall,alongwiththenomination

paperspayattheheadquartersofficeafeeofnotexceedingrupeesfivethousandasmaybenotifiedalongwiththenotificationofdatesofelectionunderRegulation59bytheCouncilbeforeeachelectionincashorbydemand draftwhich shall not be refundable under any circumstancesexcept intheeventof therejectionofnominationundersub-regulation(11)ofRegulation67.

(2)Against thedepositofonenomination feeonlyonenominationwillbeaccepted.

67. Scrutiny of nominations (1)TheCouncilshallappoint foreachelectionapanel for thescrutiny

ofthenominationpapersofallthecandidates. (2)Thepanelshallconsistof threepersonsofwhomoneshallbe the

SecretaryoftheInstituteandtheothertwoshallbepersonsnominated

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by theCouncil from amongst themembers of theCouncil referred toin clause (b) of Sub-section (2) of Section 9 of theAct,who shall beofficersoftheCentralGovernment,providedthatifoneormoreofsuchmembersarenotavailableorunwillingtoact,thensuchotherpersonorpersonsastheCouncilmaydecide,inorderofpreference.

(3)A notification containing the names of the members of the panelappointed by the Council shall be issued to the members generallybeforethelastdatefixedforthereceiptofnominationsfortheelectionforwhichthepanelisappointed.

(4)The termof thepanelshallendwith theconclusionof theelectionforwhichitisappointed.

(5) The panel shall have the power to regulate its procedure in suchmannerasitconsidersjustandexpedient.

(6)Thequorumof thepanelof thetransactionof itsbusinessshallbetwo.

(7)Thedecisionsofthepanelshallnormallybeunanimous.Incaseofdifferenceofopinionamongthemembersofthepanel,thefinaldecisionshallbethatofthemajorityofthemembersconstitutingthepanel.

(8) In case a vacancy arises in the panel by reason of one or moremembersofthepanelbeingunabletoactforanyreason,thevacancyshallbefilledupbytheCouncil,intheorderofpreference.

(9)Thepanelshallscrutinizethenominationpapersofallthecandidatesonthedatefixedforthepurposeandshallendorseoneachnominationpaperitsdecisionwhetheritaccepts,refusesorrejectsthenomination.Atsuchscrutinyofnominations,thepanelshallallowanycandidateorhisauthorizedrepresentativetobepresent,ifhesodesires.

(10)Thepenalshallrecordabriefstatementofitsreasonsifitrefusesorrejectsanomination.

(11)Thepanelshallrefuseorrejectanominationitissatisfied:(a) that the candidate was ineligible to stand for election under

Regulation64orhefillednominationforelectiontoboththeCouncilandRegionalCouncilincontraventionofprovisotoRegulation64;

(b) that the proposer or the seconder was not qualified to subscribeto the nomination of the candidate under sub-regulation (2) ofRegulation65;

(c) thatthesignatureofthecandidateoroftheproposerortheseconderisnotgenuineorhasbeenobtainedbycoercionorfraud;

(d) thattheprovisionsofRegulations65and66havenotbeencompliedwith,inthat—

(i)thenominationwasnotintheappropriateform; (ii) thenomination feewasnotpaidasprovidedunderRegulation

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(iii) thenominationwasnotsignedbythecandidate, theproposerortheseconder;

(iv) the nomination was not accompanied by a statement dulycompleted, signed and verified by the candidate as provided insub-regulation(3)ofRegulation65;or

(v)thenominationwasnotdeliveredintheinstituteonorbeforethelastdateandtimefixedforreceiptofnominations.

Explanation I: If the last date fixed for receipt of nominations underclause (a) ofRegulation 59 is subsequently declared as a holiday forthe Instituteor fordeliveryof registeredpostsby the localpostoffice,the lastdatefixedshallbeconstruedas the immediatelynextworkingdayfortheInstituteorlocalpostoffice,asthecasemaybe.

ExplanationII:Thepanelmaynotrejectanominationpaperinthegroundofatechnicaldefectwhichisnotofasubstantialcharacter.

ExplanationIII:Therejectionofanominationofacandidatebyreasonof any irregularity in respect of that nomination shall not be a groundforrejectionofanothernominationwhichisvalidinrespectofthesamecandidate.

ExplanationIV:Ifaproposeroraseconderincursadisabilitybyreasonof the operation of the provisions of the Act and these regulationssubsequenttothelastdatefixedforreceiptofnominations,itshallnotinvalidatethenomination.

(12)Where the nomination(s) of a candidate have been rejected, theReturningofficershallgivenoticeofthedecisionofthepaneltogetherwith a brief statement of the reasons therefore, to the candidateconcernedbyregisteredpostwithinsevendaysfromthelastdatefixedforreceiptofnominations.

68. Preparation of lists of valid nominations (1)Oncompletionofthescrutinyofthenominations,theReturningOfficer

shallforthwithpreparealistofvalidnominationsreceivedinrespectofeach regional constituencyandcauseacopyof the list tobesentbyregisteredpost toeachcandidateof theconstituencywithsevendaysofthelastdatefixedforreceiptofnominations.

(2) The list shall contain the names in alphabetical order with theprofessional addresses of the candidates in respect of each regionalconstituencyand,incasetheprofessionaladdressofacandidateisnotborneontheRegisteronthatrelevantdate, theresidentialaddressorsuchacandidateasonthatrelevantdateborneontheRegister.

69. Withdrawal of nominations (1)Subsequenttothereceiptofthelistofvalidnominationssentunder

sub-regulation (1) of Regulation 68, a candidate may withdraw hisnominationbynoticeinwriting,subscribedbyhimanddeliveredtotheReturningOfficer,onorbeforethelastdatefixedforsuchwithdrawalswhichshallnotbelessthantendaysfromthedatefollowingthedateofissueofthecommunicationundersub-regulation(1)ofRegulation68.

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(2)Acandidatewhohaswithdrawnhisnominationshallnotbeentitledtorescindhiswithdrawal.

70. Intimation of final list of nominations to candidates and voters (1) TheReturningOfficer shall omit from the list of valid nominations

the names of candidates who have withdrawn their nominations andsend the final list of contesting candidates (hereinafter referred to as“contestingcandidates”) in respectofeachregionalconstituency toallthecandidatesoftheconstituencybyregisteredpostandtothevotersofthatconstituencybyrecordeddeliverypost.

(2)Thelistshallalsobeaccompaniedbysuchparticularsofallcontestingcandidatesofthatconstituencyascomplied,preparedandpresentedbytheReturningOfficerfromtheparticularstotheextentsuppliedbythecandidatesundersub-regulations(3),(4)and(5)ofRegulation65.

(3)Inrepresentingtheparticularsrequiredtoaccompanythelistundersub-regulation(2)hereof,theReturningOfficershall,-(a) makeuseoftheparticularsfurnishedbythecandidatesundersub-

regulations(3),(4)and(5)ofRegulation65.(b) not include anything, whether or not contained in the particulars

furnished by the candidate as aforesaid except to the extent theparticularsconformtotherequirementstosub-regulations(2),(3),(4)and(5)ofRegulation65;and

(c) correctanymanifesterrorsthatmayhavecometohisnotice. (4)Theparticularsrequiredtoaccompanythefinal listofnominations,

as aforesaid shall prominently indicate that they have been complied,prepared and presented on the basis of particulars furnished by thecandidatesunder sub-regulations (2), (3) (4)and (5)ofRegulation65andthatnoresponsibilityisacceptedbytheReturningOfficerastothecorrectnessofthesaidparticulars.

71. Death or cessation of membership of a candidate If a contesting candidate dies or otherwise ceases to be a member

beforethedateofdeclarationoftheresultsofelection,theelectionforthe respective regional constituency shall be conducted amongst theremainingcandidatesbelongingtotheregionalconstituencyandnofreshproceedingswithreferenceto theelectionofmembers in thatregionalconstituencyshallbecommenced.

72. Candidates deemed to be elected if their number is equal to or less than the number of members to be elected

(1) Where the number of contesting candidates from any regionalconstituencyisequaltoorlessthanthenumberofpersonstobeelectedfromthatconstituencyorbecomesequaltoorlessthanthenumberofpersonstobeelectedfromthatconstituencybyreasonsofthedeathorcessationofmembershipofoneormorecandidatesbeforethedateofdeclarationoftheresultsofelection,theremainingcandidatesshallbedeemed tobeelectedand theReturningOfficershalldeclareallsuchcandidatesasdulyelected.

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(2)Wherethenumberofcandidateselectedundersub-regulation(1)fromaregionalconstituencyislessthanthenumberofpersonstobeelectedfromtheregionalconstituency,theCouncilmay,atthefirstmeetingheldimmediatelyfollowingtheelectionorthereafter,recommendapanelofFellowmembers from that regionalconstituency fornominationby theCentralGovernmentunderSection11oftheAct.

73. System of election and manner of voting (1) The elections to theCouncil shall be held in accordancewith the

systemofproportionalrepresentationbymeansofasingletransferablevote.

(2)Exceptasotherwiseprovided,ateveryelectionwhereapollistaken,voteshallbegivenbysecretballotandeveryvoterinanyelection,shallcasthis votepersonally in theboothprovided for thepurpose,unlessavoterisallowedinrespectofanyelectiontocasthisvotebypostashereinafterprovided.

74. Poling booths TheCouncilshallspecifyforeachelectionthenumberofvotesnecessary

forsettingupofapollingboothandtheReturningOfficershallaccordinglysetup suchnumberof pollingboothsas requiredprovided thevotersprofessionaladdressesgiveninthelistofmemberseligibletovotewerenotbeyondaradiusofsixteenkilometersfromthepollingboothallotted.

75. Polling Officer The Returning Officer shall appoint a Polling Officer for each polling

boothwhowouldalwaysbeagovernmentofficialandmayalsoappointsuchotherperson(s)ashemaydeemnecessary toassist thePollingOfficer.ThePollingOfficershallinadditiontoperforminganyotherdutiesimposed upon him by these regulations be in general incharge of allarrangementsatthepollingboothandgenerallyforthepreservationofpeaceandorderatorinthevicinityofthepollingbooth.

76. Secret chamber and ballot paper Thereshallbeasecretchamberorchambersineachpollingboothand

suchchambershallbesoarrangedthatwhereavoterrecordshisvoteontheballotpaper,nootherperson(s)canseehowhehasvoted.

77. Identification of voters (1)Everypersonclaimingtobeavotershallberequiredtosignagainst

hisnameinthecopyofthelistofmemberseligibletovoteasprovidedbytheReturningOfficerandhissignatureshallbeverifiedbythePollingOfficerwiththespecimensignatureprovidedbytheReturningOfficer

(2)Atanytimebeforeaballotpaperisdeliveredtoapersonclaimingtobeavoter,thePollingOfficermay,ofhisownaccord,ifhehasreasontodoubttheidentityofthepersonorhisrighttovoteatthepollingbooth,orifhisspecimensignatureisnotavailablewiththePollingOfficer,andshall,ifsorequiredbyacandidateorhisauthorizedrepresentative,satisfyhimself inanymannerashemaydeemadvisableas tohis identityorhisrighttovote.

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(3) If thePollingOfficer isnotsatisfiedasto the identityof thepersonclamingtobeavoter,hemay issuedaballotpaper tosuchperson(s)butinsteadofgettingtheballotpaperinsertedintheballotbox,heshallplacethesameinaseparatesealedcoversuperscribedas“TenderedBallot”andsendittotheReturningOfficer,alongwithaletterfromthepersonconcerned,forthedecisionoftheReturningOfficerwhichshallbefinalandconclusive.

(4)IndecidingtherightofapersontoobtainaballotpaperunderthisregulationthePollingOfficeratanypollingboothmayinterpretanyentryinthelistofmemberseligibletovotesoastooverlookmerelyclericalorprintingerror,providedthatheissatisfiedthatsuchpersonis identicalwiththevotertowhomsuchentryrelates.

78. Records to be kept by Polling Officer ThePollingOfficershallatthetimeofdeliveryoftheballotpaperplace

against thenameof thevoter in the listofmemberseligible tovoteamarktodenotethatthevoterhasreceivedaballotpaper.HeshallalsokeeparecordoftheballotpaperssuppliedtothevotersinsuchmannerastheReturningOfficermaydirect.

79. Manner of recording of votes after receipt of ballot paper (1)Onreceivingtheballotpaper, thevotershall forthwithproceedinto

thesecretchambersetapartforthepurposeandshallrecordhisvoteson theballotpaper in themannerspecified inRegulation86.Heshallthereafterfoldtheballotpaper,leavethesecretchamberandinserttheballotpaper in theballotboxprovidedfor thepurpose inthepresenceofthePollingOfficer.

(2)Theballotboxshouldbesoconstructedthataballotpapercanbeinsertedthereintoduringthepollingbutcannotbewithdrawntherefromwithouttheboxbeingunlockedand/orthesealsbeingbroken.

80. Return of ballot paper by a voter (1)Ifavoterafterobtainingaballotpaperforthepurposeofrecording

hisvote(s)decidesnottousethesame,heshallreturntheballotpaperto the Polling Officer and the ballot paper as returned shall then hemarkedas“Cancelled–Returned”andkeptinaseparateenvelopesetapart for thepurposeandarecordshallbekeptby thePollingOfficerofallsuchballotpaper.

(2)Ifanyballotpaperwhichhasbeenissuedtoavoterforthepurposeofrecordinghisvote,isfoundleftbythevoteratthesecretchamber,attheendofthedaywhenthePollingOfficerinspectsthesecretchamberwhetherthevotehasbeenrecordedinitornot,itshallbedealtwithinaccordancewith the provisions of sub-regulation (1) as if it had beenreturnedtothePollingOfficer.

81. Procedure at the pooling booth (1)Apollingboothshallbekeptopenonthedayordaysappointedfor

taking of poll from 9A.M. to 4 P.M. unless otherwise directed by theCouncil.

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(2) If thepollingatanypollingboothcannot takeplaceon thedayordaysappointed for thepurposeor is Interruptedorobstructedbyanysufficientcauseortheballotboxusedataboothistamperedwithorisaccidentally or deliberately destroyed, lost or damaged, theReturningOfficerorthePollingOfficer,asthecasemaybe,mayadjournthepollingtoasubsequentdateortheReturningOfficermaydeclarethepollingattheboothasvoidandorderafreshpolling.

(3) IfaPolling isadjournedordeclaredvoidundersub-regulation (2),theReturningOfficershall,assoonaspossible,appointtheplacewherethepollingshallbesubsequentlyconductedandthetime,dateordates,asthecasemaybe,forthesaidpolling.

(4)The place, date or dates and the time of polling, appointed undersub-regulation (3),shallbenotified individual toall thevotersaffectedand,ifpossible,intheJournal.

(5)TheReturningOfficer shall notproceed to count thevotescastattheelectionuntilthepollingatallthepollingboothsintheconstituencyhasbeencompleted.

(6)ThePollingOfficershallclosethepollingboothattheendoftheday,orifthepollingisformorethanoneday,attheendofeachday,atthehourappointedundersub-regulation(1),andnovotershallbeadmittedtheretoafterthathour:

Providedthatanyvoterpresentinthepollingboothbeforeit isclosed,shallbeentitledtocasthisvote.

(7) The Polling Officer shall, as soon as practicable, after the closeof the polling or after its close on each day, if the polling is formorethan one day, in the presence of any candidate(s) or their authorisedrepresentativeswhomaybepresent, seal theballotboxwithhisownsealandthesealsofsuchcandidatesorauthorisedrepresentativesasmaydesiretoaffixtheirsealsthereon.

(8)ThePollingOfficershallalsomakeintoseparatepackets:(i) theunusedballotpapers;(ii) thereturnedandcancelledballotpapers;(iii)thesignedcopyofthelistofmemberseligibletovote;and(iv)anyother paper directedby theReturningOfficer to be kept in a

sealedcover,andsealeachsuchpacketwithhisownsealandthesealsofsuchcandidatesorauthorizedrepresentativesasmaydesiretoaffixthesealsthereon.Heshallarrangeforthesafecustodyoftheballotboxandsuchpackets.

(9)Wherethepollingisarrangedtotakeplaceformorethanoneday,just before the polling booth is opened to the voters on the followingday,thePollingOfficershall,inthepresenceofanycandidate(s)ortheirauthorisedrepresentativeswhomaybepresent,removethesealorsealsaffixedinaccordancewithsub-regulations(7)and(8),afterthesealsareexaminedbyhimandbythecandidate(s)orauthorisedrepresentatives,foruseduringthecourseofthatday.

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(10)Theballotboxandpackets,referredtoearliershallbeaccompaniedbyanaccountofballotpapersshowingthetotalnumberofballotpapersreceived, issued and un-used, returned, as also the number of ballotpaperswhichshouldbefoundintheballotboxandpackets.ThisaccountshallbeforwardedtotheReturningOfficer.

82. Transport of ballot papers and their custody The Returning Officer and the Polling Officer shall make adequate

arrangementsforsafecustodyoftheballotpapersandforsafetransportto the headquarters of the Institute of all packets or boxes and otherpapersreferredtoinRegulation81.TheReturningOfficershallalsoberesponsiblefor theirsafecustodyuntil thecommencementofcountingofvotes.

83. Voting by members employed on duty at polling booths ThePollingOfficers, thepersonsappointedby theReturningOfficer to

assistthePollingOfficer,ortheauthorisedrepresentativesreferredtoinRegulation87Dwhoarevotersforanyconstituencyandwhobyreasonoftheirbeingondutyatapollingbooth,areunabletobepresentandtovoteatthepollingboothwheretheyareentitledtovote,maysendtotheReturningOfficer,soastoreachhimatleastthirtydaysbeforethedatefixedforthepollatthatconstituency,anapplicationforpermissiontovoteatthepollingboothwheretheywillbeonduty.IftheReturningOfficerissatisfiedthattheclaimisjust,hemay,notwithstandinganythingcontainedin thisChapter,allowtheapplicationandpermit thevoter tovoteat thepollingboothwherehewillbeondutytoactasPollingOfficerortoassistthePollingOfficerorasauthorisedrepresentativeofacandidate:

Provided that such permission shall not be granted tomore than oneauthorisedrepresentativeofacandidateinrespectofeachpollingbooth,suchauthorisedrepresentativebeingspeciallynominatedforthepurposebythecandidatehimself.

84. Eligibility to vote by Post (1)Amemberwhosenameisincludedinthelistofmemberseligibleto

votepublishedundertheprovisionsofRegulation63andwhosenameis not shown under any polling booth, shall notwithstanding anythingcontainedinthisChapter,beentitledtovotebypost.

(2)AmemberwhoisentitledtovoteatapollingboothmaybepermittedatthediscretionoftheReturningOfficer,tovotebypost,ifheisunabletoexercisehisvoteatthepollingboothallottedtohimbyreasonof–(a) therebeingapermanentchange inhisaddress from theaddress

publishedinthelistofmemberseligibletovotetoanothervillage,townorcitybeyondaradiusofsixteenkilometers;

(b) hisprofessionaladdressbeingbeyondaradiusofsixteenkilometersfromthepollingboothallottedtohim;or

(c) hissufferingfromanypermanentinfirmity. (3)Inacasewhereeventhroughtherehasbeennopermanentchangein

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thathewouldnotbe inaposition tocasthisvoteat thepollingboothallottedtohimasheexpectstobeawayfromhisprofessionaladdresson thedateordatesofpolling,hemaybepermitted,at thediscretionoftheReturningOfficer,toreceivetheballotpaperbypostandallowedtocastthesameatanypollingbooth;subjecttosuchrequirementsasmaybespecifiedbytheCouncilinthisbehalf.

(4) A member who is actually residing beyond a radius of sixteenkilometers from the poling booth allotted to him on the basis of hisprofessionaladdressmayattheconcessionprovidedinsub-regulation(2)onthesametermsandconditions.

(5)AmemberwhoisresidingoutsideIndiashallnotwithstandinganythingcontained in thisChapter beeligible to votebypost provided that hisoverseas address is registeredwith the office of the Institute at leastsixtydaysbeforethedateofelection.Suchamemberneednotesendanapplicationundersub-regulation(6).

(6)Anapplicationintheappropriateformwithproperverificationofthecontentsof theapplicationby thememberconcerned, shouldbesenttotheReturningOfficerbynamesoastoreachhimatleastsixtydaysbeforethedateofpolling,andanapplicationnotreceivedwithinthetimespecifiedshallnotbeconsidered.

(7)AmemberwhohasbeenpermittedtovotebypostwhilesendingtheballotpapertotheReturningOfficershallsendalongwithadeclarationintheappropriateformspecifiedforthepurpose.

(8) Any misuse of the concession granted under this regulation oranymis-statement, false declaration or false verification in this behalfshall render thememberconcerned liable fordisciplinaryactionunderRegulation87W.

(9)TheReturningOfficershallpostponetheconductofpollatanypollingboothforreasonstoberecordedinwriting.

85. Eligibility to vote at polling booth by a voter entitled to vote by post

AvoterentitledtovotebypostunderRegulation84may,however,beallowedbytheReturningOfficertovoteinpersonatanyparticularpollingboothtobespecifiedbyhimwithinhisregionalconstituency,providedhemakesanapplicationtothateffectinwritingdulyaddressedandforwardsittotheReturningOfficerbynamebyregisteredpostsoastoreachhimatleastforty-fivedaysbeforethedateofpollingandanapplicationnotreceivedwithinthetimespecifiedshallnotbeconsidered.

86. Admissible number of votes to each voter and method voting Each voter shall have one vote only but he shall have as many

preferencesastherearecandidates.Thevoterinordertocasthisvote-(a) shallplaceon theballotpaper thenumber1 (inArabicorRoman

numerals or in words) in the square opposite the name of thecandidatewhomhechoosesforhisfirstpreference;and

(b)may, in addition, place on his ballot paper the number 2 or the

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number2and3ornumber2,3and4(inArabicorRomannumeralsor inwords)andsoon, in thesquaresopposite thenamesof theothercandidatesintheorderofhispreference.

87. Ballot paper The ballot paper shall contain the names of all contesting candidates

for theconstituency inalphabeticalorder inEnglishandshallbear theemblemoftheInstitute.

87A. Returning Officer to send ballot paper by post where applicable under Regulation 84

Notlessthantwenty-onedaysbeforethelastdatefixedforthereceiptofballotpapersbypostintheheadquarters,theReturningOfficershallcause to be sent by recorded delivery post to each voter entitle orpermittedtovotebypostaballotpaperwithinstructionsastobemannerinwhichthevoteshallberecordedtherein,anouterenvelopeforreturnof theballot paper andan inner envelope to enclose theballot paperspecifyingthedatebywhichtheballotpapershouldreachtheReturningOfficerbyname.

87B. Procedure for return of ballot papers by post (1)Everyvoterreferredtoinsub-regulations(1),(2)or(5)ofRegulation

84shallrecordhisvotepersonallyintheballotpaper,foldandplaceitinsidetheinnerenvelopeprovidedforthatpurpose,closetheenvelopebypastingandappendhissignatureontheenvelopeattheplaceprovidedforthatpurpose.

(2)Avoter is required tosendasigneddeclaration in theappropriateformofhavingcompliedwiththesub-regulation(1)personally.

(3)Thevoter shall place theclosedandsigned innerenvelope in theouterenvelopeprepared forsendingbyordinarypostcloseandpastetheouterenvelope,put themembershipnumber,nameandsignatureonitonthespaceprovidedforthatpurpose,andpostit,soastoreachtheReturningOfficernotlaterthanthelastdatespecifiedforreceiptofballotpapersfromvotersbypostunderRegulation59.

(4)Avotermay,athisoptionforwardtheballotpaperbyregisteredpost. 87C. Issue of undelivered and fresh ballot paper Whereaballotpaperandtheaccompanyingmaterialsentbypostunder

Regulation87A,aredamagedintransitorlostorforanyreasonreturnedundeliveredornotreceivedbyavoter,theReturningOfficermay,ifheissatisfiedwiththereasonsgivenforsuchdamaged,lossreturnornon-receiptreissuethembyregisteredpostordeliverthemorcausethemtobedeliveredtothevoter,asthecasebe,onhisapplyingforthesameinwriting.

87D. Presence of candidates or their authorised representatives at a polling booth or at the place of counting of votes

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inwriting at any polling booth in the relevant regional constituency ortheplaceofthecountingofthevotes,providedthataletterofauthorityisdepositedwiththePollingOfficerortheReturningOfficerbeforethetimefixedforpollingorforcountingofVotes,asthecasemaybe,andthatofficerissatisfiedastobegenuinenessoftheletterofauthorityandtheidentityoftheauthorisedrepresentative.

87E. Appointment of assistants and scrutineers (1)TheReturningOfficermayappointsuchpersonsashethinksfit to

assisthimforanypurposeintheconductofelection. (2)TheReturningOfficermayalsoappointapaneloftwoormorepersons

whoareneithermembersofthecouncilnorcandidatesforelection,toactasscrutineersoftheballotpapersandtoassisthimgenerallyinthecountingofvotes.

87F. Intimation of place, time and date for counting of votes TheReturningOfficershallat leastfifteendaysbeforedateorthefirst

of the dates of polling, intimate inwriting to all contesting candidatesthedateandtimeatwhichthecountingofvotesshallcommenceattheheadquartersoftheInstitute.

87G. Definitions InthisChapter,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires:

(i) “continuing candidate” means any candidate not elected and notexcludedfromthepollatanygiventime;

(ii) “count”means- (a)alltheoperationsinvolvedinthecountingofthefirstpreferences

recordedforcandidates; or (b)all theoperations involved in the transferof thesurplusofan

electedcandidate;or (c) all theoperations involved in the transfer of the total valueof

votesofanexcludedcandidate;(iii)“exhausted paper” means a ballot paper on which no further

preference is recorded foracontinuingcandidate,provided thatapapershallalsobedeemedtohavebecomeexhaustedwhenever-

(a) the names of two ormore candidates, whether continuing ornot, are marked with the same figures and are next in order ofpreference;or

(b)thenameofthecandidatenextinorderofpreference,whethercontinuing or not, is marked by a figure (number) not followingconsecutively some other figure on the ballot paper or by two ormorefigures;

(iv)“firstpreference”meansthefigure(number)1setoppositethenameofa candidate; “secondpreference”means thefigure (number)2setoppositethenameofacandidate;“thirdpreference”meansthe

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figure(number)3setoppositethenameofacandidateandsoon;(v) “original vote” in relation to any candidate,means a vote derived

from a ballot on which a first preference is recorded, for such acandidate;

(vi)“surplus”meansthenumberbywhichthevalueofthevotes,originalandtransferred,ofanycandidateexceedsthequota;

(vii)“transferredvote”, in relation toanycandidate,meansavote, thevalueorthepartofthevalue,ofwhichiscreditedtosuchcandidateandwhich isderived fromaballotpaperonwhichasecondorasubsequentpreferenceisrecordedforsuchcandidate;and

(viii) “unexhausted paper” means a ballot paper on which a furtherpreferenceisrecordedforacontinuingcandidate.

87H. Counting of votes received by post (1)On thedateandat the timeandplace intimatedunderRegulation

87F,theReturningOfficershall,forthepurposeofcountingofvotesinrespectofaregionalconstituency,firstdealwiththepostalballotpapersrelatingtothatconstituencyinthemannerhereinafterprovided.

(2)TheReturningOfficershallallowthecandidatesortheirauthorizedrepresentatives present at the counting a reasonable opportunity toinspect the cover containing the ballot papers received by post forsatisfyingthemselvesthattheyareinorderbutshallnotallowthemtohandlethosecovers.

(3)NocoverscontainingapostalballotpaperreceivedbytheReturningOfficer after the expiry of the time fixed in that behalf or received byhim fromavoterwhosenamehasbeen removed from the registerofmembers on or before the date of poll shall be opened and no votecontainedinanysuchcovershallbecounted.

(4)TheothercoversshallthenbetakenupbytheReturningOfficeronebyoneaseachoutercoveristakenup,theReturningOfficershallfirstscrutinisethesignatureofthevoteronthatcoverinthespaceprovidedforthatpurpose.

(5)Nooutercoveronwhichthesignatureofthevoterisnotappendedshall be opened and no vote contained in any such cover shall becounted.

(6) At each outer cover which contains the signature of the voter isopened, theReturningOfficershall satisfyhimself that thedeclarationcontainedthereinhasbeendulymadeandsignedbythevoter.

(7)Ifthesaiddeclarationbythevoterisnotfoundorhasnotbeendulymade or signed by him or is otherwise substantially defective or anypaperotherthantheinnercoverandtheballotpaper isnotfound,theReturning Officer shall reject his ballot papers and make appropriateendorsementsof theouterand innercoversandon theballotpaper ifitisfoundwithouttheinnercover.

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theoutercoverandallsuchcoversshallbekept inaseparatepacketwhichshallbesealedandonwhichthenameoftheregionalconstituency,the date of counting and a brief description of its contents shall berecorded.

(9)Theinnercoversnotalreadydealtwithundertheforegoingprovisionsof this regulation shall then be opened one after the other and theReturningOfficer shall take out the ballot paper fromeach cover andshallrecordthenumberthereofinastatementandshallmakeaseparatepacketoftheseballotpapers.

87-I Scrutiny and opening of ballot boxes (1) The Returning Officer shall thereafter deal with the ballot papers

containedintheballotboxesinthemannerhereinafterprovided. (2)Beforeanyballotboxisopened,theReturningOfficershallallowthe

candidatesortheirauthorisedrepresentativespresentatthecounting,areasonableopportunitytoinspecttheballotboxesandpackagesreceivedfromthePollingOfficersandthesealsthereofforsatisfyingthemselvesthat they are in order, but shall not allow them to handle those ballotboxesorpackets.

(3)TheReturningOfficershallbealsosatisfyhimself thatnoneof theballot boxes is in fact tampered with and if he finds that any of theballotboxeshasbeentamperedwith,shallnotcounttheballotpaperscontained insuchboxandshallkeeptherecordofsuchballotpapersforthepurposeofelectionpetition,ifany.

(4)Theballotboxesfoundtobeinordershallbeopenedandtheballotpapersshallbetakenoutfromthemandshallbecountedandthenumberthereofrecordedinastatement.

(5)Theballotpapersreceivedbypostandkeptinapacketreferredtoinsub-regulation(9)orRegulation87Hshallthenbemixedwiththeballotpaperstakenoutoftheballotboxesandtakenupforscrutinysoastodeterminetheirvalidityorotherwise.

87J. Grounds for declaring ballot papers invalid Aballotpapershallbeinvalid-

(a) ifavotersignshisnameorwritesanywordorfigureuponit(otherthanthosepermittedunderRegulation86)ormakesanymarkuponitbywhichtheballotpaperbecomesrecognizableorbywhichthevotercanbeidentified;

(b) ifitdoesnotbeartheemblemoftheInstitute;(c) ifthenumber,1isnotmarkedonit;(d) ifthenumber1issetoppositethenameofmorethanonecandidate;(e) ifthenumber1andsomeothernumbersareputoppositethename

ofthesamecandidate;(f) ifitisaspuriousballotpaperforuncertainty;or(g) it isaspuriousballotpaperor issodamagedormutilated that its

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identityasagenuineballotpapercannotbeestablished. 87K. Arrangement of valid ballot papers in parcels (1)TheReturningOfficershallseparatetheballotpaperswhichhedeems

valid from thosewhich the rejectsendorsingoneachof the latter theword“Rejected”andthegroundofrejection.

(2)Afterrejectingtheballotpaperswhichareinvalid,theReturningOfficershall-(a) arrangetheremainingballotpapersinparcelsaccordingtothefirst

preferencerecordedforeachcandidate;(b) countandrecordthenumberofpapersineachparcelandthetotal

number;and(c) credittoeachcandidatethevalueofthepapersinhisparcel.

87L Ascertainment of quota Every valid ballot paper shall be deemed to be of the value of one

hundred,andthequotasufficienttosecurethereturnofacandidateattheelectionshallbedeterminedasfollows:(a) add the values credited to all the candidates under clause (c) of

sub-regulation(2)ofRegulation87k;(b) dividethetotalbyanumberwhichexceedsbyonethenumberof

vacanciestofilled;and(c) add one to the quotient ignoring the remainder, if any, and the

resultingnumberisthequota. 87M. General Instruction IncarryingouttheprovisionsofRegulations87Nto87R,theReturning

Officershalldisregardall fractionsandignoreallpreferencesrecordedforcandidatesalreadyelectedorexcludedfromthepoll.

87N. Candidates with quota elected Ifattheendofanycountorattheendofthetransferofanyparcelor

sub-parcelofanexcludedcandidate,thevalueofballotpaperscreditedtoacandidateisequalto,orgreaterthanthequota,thecandidateshallbedeclaredelected.

87O. Transfer of Surplus (1) ifat theendofanycountthevalueoftheballotpaperscreditedto

acandidate isgreater than thequota, thesurplusshallbe transferredin accordance with the provisions of this regulation to the continuingcandidates indicated on the ballot papers of that candidate as beingnextinorderoftheelector’spreference.

(2)Ifmorethanonecandidatehaveasurplus,thelargestsurplusshallbedealtwithfirstandtheothersinorderofmagnitude:

Providethateverysurplusarisingonthefirstcountshallbedealtwithbeforethosearisingonthesecondcountandsoon

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moresurplusesareequal, regardshallbehad to theoriginalvotesofeach candidate and the candidate for whom most original votes arerecordedshallhavehissurplusfirstdistributed;andifthevaluesoftheiroriginalvotesareequal,theReturningOfficershalldecidebylotwhichcandidateshallhavehissurplusfirstdistributed.

(4) (a) If the surplus of any candidate to be transferred arises fromoriginalvotesonly.TheReturningOfficershallexamineall thepapersintheparcelbelongingtothatcandidate,dividetheunexhaustedpapersintosub-parcelsaccordingtothenextpreferencerecordedthereonandmakeaseparatesub-parceloftheexhaustedpapers.

(b)Heshallascertainthevaluesofthepapers ineachsub-parcelandofalltheunexhaustedpapers.

(c) If thevalueof theunexhaustedpapers isequal toor less than thesurplus,heshalltransferalltheunexhaustedpapersatthevalueatwhichtheywerereceivedbythecandidatewhosesurplusisbeingtransferred.

(d) If thevalueof theunexhaustedpapers isgreater than thesurplus,heshall transferthesub-parcelsofunexhaustedpapersandthevalueatwhicheachpapershallbetransferredshallbeascertainedbydividingthesurplusbythetotalnumberofunexhaustedpapers.

(5)Ifthesurplusofanycandidatetobetransferredarisesfromtransferredaswellasoriginalvotes,theReturningOfficershallre-examineall thepapers in the Sub-parcel last transferred to the candidate, divide theunexhaustedpapers intosub-parcelsaccording to thenextpreferencerecordedthereon,andthendealwiththesub-parcelsinthesamemanneras isprovided in the caseof sub-parcels referred to in sub-regulation(4).

(6)Thepaperstransferredtoeachcandidateshallbeaddedintheformofasub-parceltothepapersalreadybelongingtosuchcandidate.

(7)All papers in the parcel or sub-parcel of an elected candidate nottransferredunderthisregulationshallbesetapartasfinallydealtwith.

87P. Exclusion of candidates lowest on the poll (1)Ifafterallsurpluseshavebeentransferredashereinbeforeprovided,

thenumberofcandidateselectedislessthantherequirednumber,theReturningOfficershallexcludefromthepollthecandidatelowestonthepollandshalldistributehisunexhaustedpapersamongstthecontinuingcandidateaccording to thenextpreference recorded thereonandanyexhaustedpapershallbesetapartasfinallydealtwith.

(2)Thepaperscontainingoriginalvotesofanexcludedcandidateshallfirstbetransferred,thetransfervalueofeachpaperbeingonehundred.

(3)The papers containing transferred votes of an excluded candidateshallthenbetransferredintheorderofthetransfersinwhichandatthevalueatwhich,heobtainedthem.

(4)Eachofsuchtransfershallbedeemedtobeaseparatetransferbutnotaseparatecount.

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(5)If,asaresultofthetransferofpapers,thevalueofvotesobtainedbyacandidateisequaltoorgreaterthanthequotathecounttheproceedingshallbecompletedbutnofurtherpapersshallbetransferredtohim.

(6)Theprocessdirectedbythisruleshallberepeatedonthesuccessiveexclusiononeafteranotherofthecandidateslowestonthepolluntilsuchvacancyisfilledeitherbytheelectionofacandidatewiththequotaorashereinafterprovided.

(7)Ifatanytimeitbecomesnecessarytoexcludeacandidateandtwoormorecandidateshave thesamevalueof votesandare the lowestonthepoll regardshallbehadto theoriginalvotesofeachcandidateandthecandidateforwhomfewestoriginalvotesarerecordedshallbeexcludedandifthevaluesoftheiroriginalvotesareequalthecandidatewiththesmallestvalueat theearliestcountatwhichthesecandidateshadunequalvaluesshallbeexcluded.

(8) If twoormorecandidatesare loweston thepollandeachhas thesamevalueofvotesatallcounts,theReturningOfficershalldecidebylotwhichcandidateshallbeexcluded.

87Q. Filling the last vacancies (1)Whenattheendofanycountthenumberofcontinuingcandidates

isreducedtothenumberofvacanciesremainingunfilledthecontinuingcandidatesshallbedeclaredelected.

(2)When at the end of any count only one vacancy remains unfilledandthevalueofpapersofsomeonecandidateexceedthetotalvalueofthepapersofallthecontinuingcandidatestogetherwithanysurplusnottransferredthatcandidateshallbedeclaredelected.

(3)Whenattheendofanycountonlyonevacancyremainsunfilledandthereareonlytwocontinuingcandidatesandeachofthemhasthesamevalueofvotesandnosurplusremainscapableoftransfer,theReturningOfficer shall decide by lotwhich of them shall be excluded; and afterexcludinghim in themanneraforesaid,declare theothercandidate tobeelected.

87R. Provision for re-courts (1)Any candidate or, in his absence his authorised representative

may, at any timeduring the counting of the votes either before thecommencement or after the completion of any transfer of votes(whether surplus or otherwise) request the Returning Officer to re-examineandre-countthepapersofalloranycandidates(notbeingpaperssetasideatanyprevioustransferasfinallydealtwith)andtheReturningOfficer shall forthwith re-examine and re-count the sameaccordingly.

(2)TheReturningOfficermayinhisdiscretionre-courtthevoteseitheronceormore thanonce inanycase inwhichhe isnotsatisfiedas totheaccuracyofanypreviouscount:

Provided thatnothing in thissub-regulationshallmake itobligatoryontheReturningOfficertore-countthesamevotesmorethanonce.

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87S. Declaration of results Thenameofthecandidateselectedshallbedeclaredonthedatefixed

fordeclarationof resultsandshallbecommunicated individually toallcandidateswhostoodforelectionbyregisteredpostandshallalsobenotifiedintheJournal.

87T.Electionnottobeinvalidduetoaccidentalomissionetc. No election shall be deemed to be invalid merely by reason of any

accidental irregularity or informality in the conduct of the election,including accidental omission to send or delay in sending the votingpaper to a voter or the accidental non receipt of, delay in receipt ofvotingpaper,byavoter.

87U. Decision of the Returning Officer to be final Thedecisionof theReturningOfficerpertaining toconductofelection

shall,subjecttoRegulation87V,befinalnotonlyinrespectofallmattersconcerningtheinterpretationoftheseregulationsbutalsoinrespectoftheproceduresadoptedandnotspecificallycoveredbytheseregulations.

87V. Dispute on election matters (1)Anapplication by anyaggrieved candidate against thedecisionof

thepanelonthevalidityofnominationsortheReturningOfficeronthedeclarationofelectionresults,oranyothermatterrelatingtoorincidentalthereto,whichismaterialtotheconductofelectionshallbemadetotheCouncilwithinthirtydaysfromthedateofdeclarationoftheresultsofanelectionandtheCouncilshallreferthedisputetoaTribunalappointedbytheCentralGovernmentunderSub-section(2)ofSection10.

(2)Atthetimeofgivingitsdecision,theTribunalmaypasssuchorderastocostsasitmayconsiderappropriate.

(3)IftheTribunalissatisfiedthatanapplicationmadeunderSub-section(2)ofSection10was frivolousornot foundedonanyvalidground, itmayawardcoststotheCouncil.

87W. Disciplinary action against member in connection with the conduct of election

(1)Amembershallbe liable todisciplinaryactionby theCouncil if, inconnectionwithanelection to theCouncilof the Institute,he is foundtohavecontravenedtheprovisionsofalloranyoftheclauses(a),(b),(c),(d),(e),or(f),ofsub-regulation(2).

(2) A candidate can issue one circular letter giving positive aspectsof his candidature including his qualifications and contributions to theprofession. The circular issued in connection with an election to theCouncil shall conform to the following requirements or guidelines asmaybeissuedbytheCouncilinrespectoftheelectionintheinterestsofmaintainingdignityintheelection,namely:-(a) suchcircularmustbesentby registeredpostby thecandidate to

theSecretarybyname for informationand recordwithin tendaysofitsissuebyhimtovoters;

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(b) thecircularshallcontainfactualinformationregardingthecandidatehimself and shall notmake any reference directly or indirectly, toanyothercandidate;

(c) theinformationwhichacandidatemayfurnishincircularregardinghimselfshallnotdifferinanymaterialrespectfromtheinformationfurnishedbythecandidatetotheInstitute;

(d) acircularshallnotcontainanyappealtothevotersonthebasisofcasts,oroncommunal,regionalorsectionallines;

(e) thedistributionofcircularshallberestrictedonlytothemembersoftheconstituencyconcerned;

(f) acircularshallbe issuedbyacandidateonlyafterhisnominationhasbeenaccepted.

Explanation:For thepurposeof thissub-regulation, theterm“Circular”does not include a personal letter addressed to an individual whichhappens to contain amere request for Vote though if a similar letterweretobesenttoanumberofvoters,itwouldamountto“circular”.

(3)AmembershallliabletodisciplinaryactionbytheCouncil,ifheadoptsoneormoreofthefollowingpracticeswithregardtotheelectiontotheCouncil,namely:-(a) bribery, that is to say, any gift, offer or promise of any gift or

gratificationtoanyperson,byacandidateoranyotherpersonwithhisconnivancewiththeobject,directlyorindirectly,of-

(i) inducingamember tostandornot tostandasacandidate forelection

(ii) inducingacandidate towithdrawhiscandidatureor rewardingsuchwithdrawal;or

(iii) inducingavoter to voteornot to voteatanelection,orasarewardforsuchactoromission.

Explanation: For the purpose of this sub-regulation, the term“gratification”isnotrestrictedtopecuniarygratificationorgratificationestimableandall formsofemployment for reward,but itdoesnotinclude thepaymentofanyexpensesbonafide incurredator forthepurposeofanyelection;

(b) undue influence, that is to say, any direct or indirect interferenceor attempt to interfere on the part of a candidate or of any otherperson,withhisconnivancewiththefreeexerciseofanyelectoralright;

(c) the publication by a candidate or by any other person with hisconnivance, of any statement which is false or which he eitherbelievestobefalseordoesnotbelieve it tobetrue, inrelationtothepersonalcharacterorconductofanycandidate,orinrelationtothecandidatureorwithdrawalofanycandidate,beingastatementreasonablycalculatedtoprejudicetheprospectsofthatcandidate’selection;

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Chapter X

Meetings and Proceedings of the Council

88. Meetings of the Council.-

TheCouncilshallmeetat leastonce inevery threemonthsatsuchtimeandplaceastheCouncilmaydetermine.

ProvidedthatiftheCouncildoesnotfixthedateorplaceorthecircumstancessowarrant,thePresidentmayfix.

89. Special meeting of Council.-

AspecialmeetingoftheCouncilmayatanytimebecalledbythePresidentorinhisabsencebytheVice-PresidentorattherequestinwritingaddressedtotheSecretarybynotlessthanone-fourthofthemembersoftheCouncilforthetimebeing.

(d) the obtaining or procuring or abetting, or attempting to obtain orprocure,byanyotherpersonwithhisconnivance,anyassistanceforthefurtheranceoftheprospectsofthecandidate’selectionfromanypersonservingunder theGovernmentof Indiaor theGovernmentofanyStateother thanthegivingofvotebysuchperson, ifhe isamemberentitledtovote;

(e) any act specified in sub-regulations (a) to (d) when done by amember, who is not a candidate or a member acting with theconnivanceofacandidate;

(f) thereceiptbyamemberoranagreementbyamembertoreceiveanygratificationasaninducementorreward:

(i)forstandingornotstandingasacandidate; (ii)forwithdrawinghiscandidature; (iii)forhimselforanyotherpersonforvotingorrefrainingfromvoting; (iv)forinducingorattemptingtoinduceanyvoterortorefrainfrom

voting;or (v) for inducingorattemptingto induceanycandidatetowithdraw

hiscandidature.(g)Contravention or misuse of any of the provisions of this chapter

ofmakingofany falsestatementknowing it tobe falseorwithoutknowingittobetrue,whilecomplyingwithanyoftheprovisionsofthischapter.]

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90. Notice of Council meeting.-

(1)Noticeof the timeandplaceofeverymeetingshallbesenttotheregisteredaddressofeverymemberoftheCouncilordinarilynotlessthansevendaysbeforesuchmeetingandsuchnoticeshall,sofaraspracticable,containastatementof the business to be transacted thereof, provided that inthecaseofaspecialmeeting,thePresidentmayinformthe members at the meeting of the subject matter fordiscussion.

(2)Notwithstandinganythingcontainedinsub-regulation(1)aspecialmeetingcalledunderRegulation89maybeconvenedgivingsuchshorternoticeascircumstancesmaypermit.

91. Advancement or postponement of meetings.-

Any meeting of the Council, convened to be held at aparticulardateordates,maybeadvancedorpostponedbythePresidenttoaspecificdateordates,notexceedingthirtydays from thedateoriginallydetermined for themeeting,if in his opinion such advancement or postponement iswarranted, which may also include change of time andplaceofthemeeting.Noticeofchangesofsuchameetingshallbesenttotheregisteredaddressesofeverymemberof the Council not less than five days before the datefixed for the advanced meeting of before holding of thepostponedmeeting.Thebusinesstobetransactedatthatmeetingshallbethesameaswasintendedfortheoriginalmeeting unless, any other business is admitted by theChairmanatthatmeeting.

92. Chairman of the Council.-

At all meetings of the Council, the President, and in hisabsence the Vice-President shall be the Chairman; in theabsenceofboth,thememberspresentshallelectoneofthetheirnumbertobetheChairmanofmeeting.

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Providedthat,atthefirstmeetingofanyCouncilthePresidentoftheoutgoingCouncil,orinhisabsenceitsVice-President,shallactastheChairmanuntilsuchtimeaPresidentiselectedundertheprovisionsofsub-section(1)ofsection12.

Provided further that in the absence of both the PresidentandtheVicepresidentoftheoutgoingCouncilthemembersof theCouncilpresentshallelectoneof themember tobetheChairmanof themeetinguntil such timeaPresident iselectedundertheprovisionsofsub-section(1)ofsection12.

93. Quorum for meetings.-

(1)Not less thanone-thirdof the totalnumberofmembersoftheCouncilforthetimebeingshallconstitutethequorumforameeting, fractionbeing treatedasawholenumber forthispurpose.

(2) If a quorum is not presentwithin half an hour from thetimeappointedforthemeetingthesameshallbeadjournedto such other date, time and place as the President mayappointandattheadjournedmeetingthememberspresentshallconstitutethequorumtotransactthebusinessintendedtobetransactedattheoriginalmeeting.

94. Voting on resolution at a meeting and casting vote.-

AtallmeetingsoftheCouncil,intheeventofadifferenceofopiniononanymattersthevoteof themajorityshallprevailunlessotherwiserequiredbytheActortheseregulations,andin thecaseofequalityof votes, theChairmanshallhaveacastingvoteinadditiontohisoriginalvote.

95. Adjournment of meeting of the Council.-

(1) Subject to the provisions of these regulations, theChairmanofanymeetingoftheCouncil,may,withtheconsentofthememberspresentatmeeting,adjournthemeetingfromtimetotimeandfromplacetoplacebutnobusinessshallbetransactedatanyadjournedmeetingotherthanthebusiness

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left unfinished at the meeting from which the adjournmenttookplaceunlessnotlessthanfivedaysnoticeofanyotherbusiness to be transacted at such adjourned meeting hasbeengiventothemembers.

(2) If no new business is intended to be transacted at anadjournedmeetingunless it is sodirected in the resolutionforadjournmentofameeting,nonoticeneedtobegivenofanadjournedmeeting.

96. Record of minutes.-Minutes shall be kept of all resolutions and proceedings ofthemeetingsof theCounciland itsCommitteeswhichshallbeapprovedandsignedbytheChairmanofthesameortheChairmanofthenextmeeting.

97. Passing of resolution by circulation.-(1)TheSecretarymayontheinstructionofthePresident,inemergentcircumstances,circulatearesolutiontogetherwithallrelevantpaperstothemembersoftheCouncilfordecisionofanyquestion.

Providedthat,wherenotlessthanone-fourthmembersoftheCouncil for the timebeing require thatany resolutionundercirculationshouldbedecidedatameeting,thePresidentshallwithdrawtheresolutionfromcirculationandhavethequestiondecidedatameetingoftheCouncil.

(2)Nodecisionshallbearrivedatonanyresolutioncirculatedamongthemembersof theCouncilbeforetheexpiryof tendays from thedateofcirculationof the resolutionorbeforethereceiptoftheresponsefromallthemembersforthetimebeinginIndia,whicheverisearlier.

(3) Every resolution passed by circulation by a majority ofmembersoutofthosewhorespondtotheresolutionshallbecommunicatedtoallthemembersoftheCouncilandrecordedintheminutesofthemeetingoftheCouncilheldimmediatelyafterthepassingofthesolutionbycirculation.

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Chapter XI

Standing and other Committees55[98. Constitution of Standing and other Committees.-

(1) Inpursuanceof theprovisionscontained inSub-section(1)ofSection17,theCouncilshallconstitutethreeStandingCommittees,namely:- (a) AnExecutiveCommittee, (b)AFinanceCommittee,and (c)AnExaminationCommittee.(2)TheStandingCommitteesshallatalltimesfunctionunderthecontrol,directionandsupervisionoftheCouncil.


[98. Constitution of Standing and other Committees (1) Committees InpursuanceoftheprovisionscontainedinSection17,theCouncilshall

constitute three Standing Committees and may constitute such otherCommitteesfromtimetotime,asunder:(a) StandingCommittees 1.ExecutiveCommittee 2.ExaminationCommittee 3.DisciplinaryCommittee(b)OtherCommittees 4.TrainingandEducationFacilitiesCommittee 5.ProfessionalResearchandPublicationsCommittee 6.JournalCommittee 7.ProfessionalDevelopmentCommittee 8.AnyotherCommitteesasmayberequired.

(2) Secretary to Committees TheSecretaryoftheInstituteshallbetheSecretarytoeachCommittee,

unlesstheCouncilotherwisedirects. (3) Maintenance of minutes of Committees The Secretary shall maintain a record of all the business transacted

by a Committee either by circulation of papers or by meeting of theCommittee.]

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(3)TheCouncilmayconstituteotherCommitteesincludingaTrainingandEducationalFacilitiesCommitteeandProfessionalResearchandPublicationsCommitteeinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofSub-sections(2)and(6)ofSection17oftheAct.

(4) The Secretary of the Institute shall be the Secretary ofeveryStandingCommittee.

(5)TheSecretaryshallmaintainarecordofallthebusinesstransactedbyaCommitteeeitherbycirculationofpapersorbymeetingoftheCommittee.]

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[99. Executive Committee TheExecutiveCommitteeshallperformthefollowingfunctionsnamely:

(a)maintenanceoftheOfficeoftheCouncilandforthispurposeemploy,suspend,dischargeorre-employthenecessarystaffinsuchtermsandconditionsasitmaydeemfit;

(b) maintenance of proper accounts of all receipts and payments onbehalf of the Council and the matters in respect of which suchreceipts and payments take place and of the property, securities,debts,fundsandliabilitiesoftheInstitute;

(c)maintenanceof theRegister andanyother register required tobemaintained under these regulations pertaining to themembers oftheInstitute;

(d) controlandcustodyoftheproperty,assetsandfundsoftheInstitute;(e) investmentof thesurplusfundsof theInstitute inanygovernment

securityorothersecuritiesasapprovedbytheCentralGovernmentandtovarysuchinvestmentsfromtimetotime;

(f) disbursementsfromthefundsoftheInstituteforexpenditure,bothrevenueandcapital,within theestimatepreviously sanctionedbytheCommitteebutsuchexcessexpenditureshallbebroughttothenoticeoftheCouncilatitsnextmeeting;

Provided that in emergent cases, expenditure in excess of theestimatepreviouslysanctionedbytheCouncilmaybeincurredbytheCouncilatitsnextmeeting;

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(a) enrolment of members with or without certificate ofpractice,admissionof fellows,removalandrestorationof names of members, issue and cancellation ofcertificateofpractice,issueofcertificatesofmembership,prosecutionofmembersonthefindingsoftheCouncil,grantingexemptiontocompanysecretaryinpracticeorfirmsofsuchcompanysecretariesfromtheoperationofSub-section(1)ofSection37oftheActandpublicationofthelistofmembers;

(b)grant ofpermissiontoacompanysecretaryinpracticetoengage inanybusinessoroccupationother thanthe profession of company secretary in accordancewith,andsubject to, the restrictionsspecified in thisbehalfbytheCouncil;

(c)condone thedelay insupplying requisite informationunderRegulation165;

(d)maintenanceoftheRegisterofmembersandallotherstatutoryregisterswhichareprescribedbytheActortheseregulations;

(e)controlandcustodyoftheproperty,assetsandfundsoftheInstitute;

(f)maintenance of office of the Council and for thispurpose the Executive Committee may employ,suspend,dischargeorre-employthenecessarystaffonsuchtermsandconditionsasitmaydeemfit;

(g)according approval, on recommendation of theFinance Committee, to the likely expenditure uptotwentypercent inexcessoftheestimatespreviously

members,issueandcancellationofcertificatesofpractice,issueofcertificatesofmembership,prosecutionofmembersonthefindingsoftheCouncil,exemptinganyCompanySecretaryinpracticeorafirmofCompanySecretaryreferredtoinSub-section(1)ofSection37havingabranchOfficeinIndiawithoutbeinginseparatechargeofamemberoftheInstituteandpublicationoflistofmembers;and

(h) anyotherfunctionswhichmaybeentrustedtoitbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.]

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sanctionedbytheCouncilintherespectiveheadsoftheannualbudget:

Provided that where the Executive Committee doesnot agree with the recommendation of the FinanceCommittee,themattershallbedecidedbytheCouncil.

(h)anyother functionswhichmaybeentrusted to it bytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

(2)TheCouncilshallhavethepowertoreviewanydecisiontakenbytheExecutiveCommitteeintheperformanceofthefunctionsassignedtoit.]

100. Examination Committee.-The Examination Committee shall perform the followingfunctions,namely: (a) holdingoftheexaminationsandadmissionofcandidates

thereto, determination of examination centres,appointmentsofsuperintendentsofexaminationsandothersforeachcenterandfixationoftheirremunerationthereto, moderation of question papers and results,declaration of results and all connected matters inregardtoholdingofexaminations;

(b) maintenance of lists of approved paper setters,examiners andmoderators for appointment at eachexamination to set up ormoderate question papersandtovalueormoderateanswerbooksandfixationoftheirremunerationthereto.

(c) maintenance of proper discipline in relation to theInstitute of all registered students, licentiates andcandidatesenrolledfortheexamination;

(d) maintenance of proper standard and conduct ofexaminationsingeneral;

(e) framing of such schemes for award of meritscholarship, Merit-cum-means assistance, prize,award and loans to students pursuing Foundation,

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Intermediate andFinal examinations or professionalprogrammeexaminations conducted by the Instituteas it deems fit and determining the amount, period,number of students to be awarded scholarships,assistanceor loans foreachexaminationcriteria formerit or prize awards, concession for payment offeesbystudents,andsuchotherrequirementsfortheoperationof thescheme for thepurposeofgrantingfinancialassistanceunder57[clause(h)]ofSub-section(2)ofSection15;and

(f) anyothermatterwithregardtoconductofexaminationasmaybeentrustedtoitbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

101. Disciplinary Committee.-58[Applicable to thecomplaintor informationpendingbeforethe Council or any inquiry initiated by the DisciplinaryCommitteeoranyreferenceorappealmadetoaHighCourtpriorto17.11.2006.]

(1) The Disciplinary Committee shall perform the functionsrelating toenquiryofall complaintsand informationagainstmembers of the Institute, conduct of all enquiries in regardto misconduct of members and submit its reports to theCouncilas referred to it fromtime to timeby theCouncil inaccordancewiththeprocedureasprescribedintheActandtheseregulations.

(2) It shall have power to regulate its procedure in suchmannerasitsconsidersnecessaryfromtimetotime.

101A. Finance Committee.-

(1) The Finance Committee shall control, implement and

57 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,for[clause(1)].

58 InsertedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2010.NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.07.2010.

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supervise the activities related with and incidental to thefollowingareas,namely:-

(a)maintenance of true and correct accounts of all thereceiptsandpaymentsonbehalfof theCouncilandthe matters in respect of which such receipts andpaymentstakeplaceandalloftheproperty,securities,debts,fundsandliabilitiesoftheInstitute;

(b)formulation of annual budget of the Institute andpresentingittotheCouncilforapproval,afterobtainingtherecommendationoftheExecutiveCommittee;

(c)controloffundsoftheInstitute;

(d)investment of the funds of the Institute in securitiesandtovarysuchinvestmentsfromtimetotimesubjecttotheguidelinesapprovedbytheCouncil;

(e)disbursements from the funds of the Institute forexpenditure,bothrevenueandcapital,basedontheestimatespreviouslysanctionedbytheCouncil:

ProvidedthatexpenditureinexcessoftheestimatespreviouslysanctionedbytheCouncilmaybeincurredwiththerecommendationoftheExecutiveCommittee,wherever considered expedient, but such excessexpenditure shall be brought to the notice of theCouncilatitsnextmeeting;

(f)makingrecommendationtotheExecutiveCommitteeforsanctionoflikelyexpenditureuptotwentypercentin excessof theestimatespreviously sanctionedbythe Council for the respective heads of the annualbudget;

(g)overseeing the Institute’s financial reporting processandthedisclosureofitsfinancialinformation;

(h)reviewingwiththeSecretariat,StatutoryandInternalAuditors,theadequacyofinternalcontrolsystems;

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(i)reviewing the adequacy of internal audit function,includingthestructureoftheinternalaudit;

(j)reviewingtheinternalreportsandanydiscussionwiththeinternalauditorandsignificantfindingsandfollowupthereon;

(k)reviewing the findings of any internal investigationsby the internal auditors into matters where there issuspectedfraudor irregularityora failureof internalcontrolsystemsofamaterialnatureandreportingthemattertotheCouncil;

(l)discussingwithStatutoryAuditors of thenatureandscope of audit and hold post-audit discussions toascertainanyareaofconcern.

(2)TheCouncilshallhavethepowertoreviewanydecisiontakenby theFinanceCommittee in theperformanceof thefunctionsdelegatedtoit.]

102. Training and Educational Facilities Committee.-

The Training and Educational Facilities Committee shallperformthefollowingfunctions,namely:

(a) registrationofstudentsandenrolmentoflicentiates;

(b) maintenance of the Register of students and suchotherregistersasmaybenecessary;

(c) provisionofproperfacilitiestoregisteredstudentstoobtaincoaching in thesubjects inwhich theyare tobeexamined;

(d) arrangementsforthetrainingofcandidatessentbyanyDepartmentof theCentraloranyStateGovernmentChambers of Commerce, or any other public orprivateorganizationsandtodoallthingsinconnectiontherewith;

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forthelibraryandarrangingforitsproperrunningandmaintenance;

(f) suggestingtotheCouncilfromtimetotimemodificationtotheexistingsyllabusforthequalifyingexaminationsoftheInstituteandrecommendingsuitablebooksfortheguidanceofstudents;

(g) obtaining recognition to the qualifying examinationsof the Institute from the government public, bodies,universitiesandotherauthoritiesforvariouspurposesandtorecommendtotheCouncilpaperwiseexemptionfromappearingintheInstitute’sexaminationsforotherrecognizedqualificationsonmutuallyagreedbasisorotherwise;

(h) approving organisations and practising CompanySecretariesforimpartingpracticaltrainingtostudentswhopassthequalifyingexaminationsandtoevaluatepracticaltrainingrequirementsfromtimetotime;

(i) framingofsuchprocedureandguidelinesnecessaryforpurposesofclause(k)ofSub-section(2)ofSection15formaintenanceoflibrariessetupbytheInstitute;

(j) to recognise qualifications as equivalent to thedegreeexaminationofanyuniversityforthepurposeof enrolment to the Foundation examination underRegulation37;

(k) to recognise diploma in commerce, law, secretarialpracticeormanagementdisciplinesawardedbyanygovernment, university, professional or educationalinstitution for the purpose of sub-regulation (vi)of Regulation 38 and any other qualification asequivalenttothequalificationsspecifiedinRegulationfor the purpose of exemption from the Foundationexamination;

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facilitiestobeprovidedtostudentsingeneral,asmaybeentrustedtoitbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

103. Professional Research and Publication Committee.-

TheProfessionalResearchandPublicationCommitteeshallperformthefollowingfunctions,namely:

(a) framing of such research schemes as it deemsnecessaryforcarryingoutresearchworkonsubjectsof relevance or of interest, to the profession ofCompanySecretaries;

(b) grantingoffinancialassistancetopersonsotherthanmembersof theCouncilandgivingguidance inandencouragementforresearchbymembersandothersin suchmatters of interest to Company Secretarieslike interpretation,applicationandcompliancesofalllaws, rules and regulations affecting the working ofthecorporatesector;evolvingofsecretarialpracticeinrelationtoalleconomicandcorporatelaws,principlesand practice of corporate and other management,financial accounting, costing and managementaccounting for purpose of clause (j) of Sub-section(2)ofSection15;

(c) publicationofresearchpamphletsandotherliteratureor arranging for such publications subject to theapprovaloftheCouncil,onsubjectsspecifiedinsub-regulation (b) above, for purposes of clause (k) ofSub-section(2)ofSection15;

(d) makingrecommendationstotheCouncilonanyorallmattersrelatingtoresearchandpublications;

(e) engagement of research personnel subject to thesanctionoftheCouncilincaseofremuneratedposts;

(f) incurring expenses within the limit previouslysanctionedbytheCouncilfortheperformanceoftheabovefunctions;and

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(g) carryingoutsuchotherfunctionsasmaybeentrustedtoitfromtimetotimebytheCouncil.

104. Journal Committee.-59Omitted

105. Professional Development Committee.-

TheProfessionalDevelopmentCommitteeshallperformthefollowingfunctionnamely:

(a) keepinginconstanttouchwiththevariousprofessionaland public bodies including Central and StateGovernmentswithaviewtofurtheringtheesteemoftheprofessionofCompanySecretaries;

(b) making representations to the Central and StateGovernment in connectionwith professionalmatterswithaviewtoraisingthestandardandstatusof theprofession;

(c) organizing on its own or in collaboration with otherprofessional bodies and management developmentinstitutionsorthroughRegionalCouncilsorChaptersvarious professional development programmesincluding meetings, talks and lectures, regionalconferences, seminars, symposia and annualconventions for the acquisition and disseminationof professional knowledge to the members andothers and to determine the fees to be chargedfor participation in such professional developmentprogrammes;

59 Omitted by theCompanySecretaries (Amendment)Regulation, 2010.NotificationNo.531:Legal:710/1/M/1,publishedintheGazetteofIndia,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4dated26.07.2010:

[104. Journal Committee The Journal Committee shall perform all functions for the publication

of the journal,and for themaintenanceofproperstandardandqualitythereof.]

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(d) propagatingamongstthemembersoftheInstitutetheadvisabilityand thenecessityofobserving the rulesofprofessionalconduct;

(e) publishing and circulating secretarial manual andotherbooksonmattersofprofessional; interestandofpracticalutility to themembersandothersexceptthosereferredtoinclause(c)ofRegulation103;

(f) publishingandcirculatingmonographsandliteraturetoprovideinformationontherole,scopeandutilityoftheprofessionofCompanySecretariesandtheInstitute;

(g) offering suggestions to the Central and StateGovernmentsforamendmentofvariousActs,forthegreaterutilizationoftheprofession;

(h) obtaining recognition from the Central and StateGovernments,otherstatutoryandpublicauthoritiesandinstitutionsontheroleofpracticingCompanySecretariesand promoting and developing by various means theconceptofpracticingCompanySecretaries;

(i) doingsuchotherthingsforup-datingtheprofessionalknowledgeofthemembersandgeneralupliftmentofthe status and standard of the profession, and theInstituteasmaybeentrustedtoitbytheCouncilfromtime to time.

60[105A. Constitution of the Secretarial Standards Committee and the Auditing Standards Committee.-

(1)TheCouncilmayconstitute(a)theSecretarialStandardsCommittee and (b) theAuditingStandardsCommittee as itmay deem necessary for the purposes of carrying out thefunctionsoftheInstitute.


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(2)A Committee constituted under sub-regulation (1) shallfunction under the supervision, control and direction of theCouncil.

(3)Amemberwhohasanypecuniary interestorperceivedtohave pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in any suchmatterwhich is brought up for considerationof theCommittee, shalldisclose the nature of his interest in such matter and suchdisclosureshallberecordedintheproceedingsoftheCommittee.

(4)Thememberreferredtosub-regulation(3)shallnottakepartinanydeliberationordecisionoftheCommitteeonsuchmatter.

Explanation.-Forthepurposesofthisregulation,“pecuniaryinterest” means a reasonable likelihood or expectation ofappreciablefinancialgain.

(5)SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheActandRegulations,theCommitteeshallhavepowertodelegatebyresolutionpassedatmeeting,anyof itsdutiesand functions to thePresidentorVice-President orCouncilMember orSecretary orChiefExecutive;oranyotherOfficeroftheInstitutenotbelowtherankoftheDirector,asmaybedeemednecessary.

(6) Except provided specifically, the provisions in respectof meetings of the Council and its Committees, notice,adjournment, rescheduling, quorum, consideration ofresolutionandminutesshallbemutatismutandisapplicabletothemeetingsoftheCommittee.

105B. Constitution and Functions of the Academic Committee.-

(1) The Council shall constitute an Academic Committeeconsisting of themembers referred to in sub-section (2) ofsection17.

(2) To assist the Academic Committee, the Council mayappoint such experts as it may deem necessary for theefficientdischargeofitsfunctions.

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(3)ThePresidentshallbethespecialinviteeinthemeetingsoftheAcademicCommittee.

(4)ThemembersoftheAcademicCommitteeshallholdofficeforsuchtermasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilandanyvacancy in theAcademic Committee shall be filled by theCouncilinthesamemannerasthememberwhosevacancyoccurredwasfilled.

(5) The members of the Academic Committee shall beentitledtosuchsittingfee, travelling,conveyanceandotherallowancesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil:

Provided that Council Member shall not be entitled to anysittingfee.

(6)TheAcademicCommitteeshallbeentrustedwiththetaskof planning and implementation of all academic activitiesrelatedtostudentsincluding:-

(i) scanningoftheeconomicandregulatoryenvironment;

(ii) designingthesyllabusanditscontentsandperiodicalreviewandrevisionthereof;

(iii) designingmodeofeducation;

(iv) assessingandfinalisationofthetrainingrequirements;

(v) designing the mode of examination and evaluationsystem;

(vi) recommendingnecessarychangestotheCouncilasandwhenrequired;and

(vii) anyotherrelatedacademicmatters:

Provided that the Committee shall regularly monitor theeffectiveness of the above and recommend necessarychangestotheCouncil,asandwhenrequired;

ProvidedfurtherthatthetermsofreferenceoftheAcademicCommitteemayincludeanyotherareaasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil.

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(7) The Academic Committee shall meet as and whenrequired,however,atleastonemeetingshallbeheldonhalfyearly basis and there shall be gap of atleast fourmonthsbetweentwomeetings.

(8)ThequorumoftheAcademicCommitteeshallnotbelessthanonethirdofthetotalmembersoftheCommittee.

(9)Amemberwhohasanypecuniary interestorperceivedto have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in anymatterwhichisbroughtupforconsiderationoftheAcademicCommittee, shall disclose the nature of his interest insuch matter and such disclosure shall be recorded in theproceedingsoftheCommittee.

(10)Themember referred to in sub-regulation (9), shall nottakeanypartinanydeliberationordecisionoftheCommitteeonsuchmatter.

(11)TheAcademicCommittee shallwork asper the overallpolicyframeworkandvisionoftheInstituteasdecidedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.

(12)TheCouncilshallhavethepowertoreviewanydecisiontaken by the Academic Committee in the performance offunctionsassignedordelegatedtoit.

(13)TheCouncil shall record the reasons inwriting,whereit does not accept any recommendation of the AcademicCommitteeandshalldisclosethesameintheAnnualReportoftheInstitute.

(14)SubjecttotheprovisionsoftheActandRegulations,theAcademicCommitteemaydelegatebyresolution,anyof itsdutyorfunctiontothePresidentorVice-PresidentorCouncilMemberorSecretaryorChiefExecutive;oranyotherOfficeroftheInstitutenotbelowtherankoftheDirector,asmaybedeemednecessaryandproper.]

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106. Council’s power to review and to delegate not affected.-

(1)NothinginthisChaptershallaffectthepoweroftheCounciltoreviewthedecisionsofanyStandingorotherCommitteesandtoassignthemsuchotherdutiesandfunctionsasitmaydeterminefromtimetotime.

(2)Subject to theprovisionsof theAct, theCounciland itsCommittees shall have power to delegate by resolutionspassed at meetings any of their duties and functions tothe President, Vice-President or Secretary as they deemnecessary and proper for carrying out the activities of theInstitute.

107. Time and place of meeting of Committees.-

(1)TheChairmanofaCommitteemayatanytimeandshall,onawrittenrequisitionbyanytwomembersoftheCommittee,callameetingoftheCommittee.

(2)ThemeetingofaCommitteeshallbeheldatsuchplaceandsuchtimeasitsChairmanmaydirect.

(3)AnoticeofnotlessthanfivedaysofeverysuchmeetingshallordinarilybegiventoeverymemberoftheCommittee.

(4)AnymeetingofaCommitteewhich iscalled tobeheldon a particular date or dates may be postponed by theChairmanoftheCommitteetoasubsequentdateordatesif in his opinion such postponement is warranted whichmayalsoincludechangeoftimeandplaceofthemeeting.Notice of the postponed meeting shall ordinarily be sentnot less than fivedaysbefore suchpostponedmeeting totheregisteredaddressofeverymemberoftheCommittee.The business to be transacted at the postponed meetingshallbethesameaswasintendedfortheoriginalmeetingunlessanyotherbusiness isadmittedby theChairmanofthepostponedmeeting.

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108. Quorum.-

NobusinessshallbetransactedatameetingofaCommitteeunlesstherearepresentatleastthreemembersinthecaseof the Executive Committee, and two members in othercases, including theChairman,provided that in thecaseofCommitteesformedunderSub-section(2)ofSection17,theCouncilshalldeterminethequorumfortheCommittee.Intheeventoftherebeingnoquorumwithinhalfanhourofthetimefixedforthemeeting,themeetingshallstandadjournedtoadate, timeandplaceasmaybespecifiedby theChairmanoftheCommittee.

Providedthat, ifat theadjournedmeetingof theCommitteealso,quorumisnotpresent,thememberormemberspresentat such adjourned meeting shall constitute the quorum totransactthebusinessintendedtobetransactedattheoriginalmeeting.

109. Procedure for transaction of business.-

(1)ThebusinessofaCommitteeshallordinarilybetransactedatameetingofCommittee,providedthattheChairmanmayinemergentcircumstances,authorizecirculationofresolutionwithrelevantpapersamongthemembersoftheCommitteefordecisiononanyquestion.

Provided further that,where not less than twomembers oftheCommittee require that any resolution under circulationshouldbedecidedatameetingtheChairmanshallwithdrawtheresolutionfromcirculationandhavethequestiondecidedatameetingoftheCommittee.

(2)Nodecisionshallordinarilybearrivedatonanyresolutioncirculated among the members of the Committee beforethe expiry of seven days from the date of circulation ofthe resolution or before the receipt of response from allthemembers of theCommittee for the time being in India,whicheverisearlier.

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(3) Every resolution passed by circulation of papers bya majority of the members of the Committee shall becommunicated toall themembersandshallbe recorded intheminutesofthemeetingheldimmediatelyafterpassingoftheresolutionbycirculation.

110. Casting vote.-

All questions before a Committee shall be decided by amajority in the caseof differenceof opiniononanymatter.Intheeventofequalityofvotes,theChairmanshallhaveacastingvoteinadditiontohisoriginalvote.

Chapter XII

Regional Councils

111. Constitution of regional Councils.-

(1)TheCouncilmaybynotificationinthejournalconstituteaRegionalCouncil forany regionalconstituency thatmaybenotifiedbytheCentralGovernmentunderclause(a)ofSub-section(2)ofSection9whichshallbeknownbysuchnameasmaybespecifiedbytheCouncil

(2)ARegionalCouncilshallconsistof:

(a) theelectedmembersoftheCouncilwhoseprofessionaladdresses are born on the Register in the regionalconstituency;

(b) members as may be elected from the region asprovidedinsub-regulations(1)and(2)ofRegulation115;and

(c) members as may be co-opted as provided in sub-regulation(3)ofRegulation115.

112. Regional register of members.-

(1)EveryregionalCouncilshallmaintainaregional registerof members in which shall be entered the names and

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other particulars of all themembers of the Institute whoseprofessional addresses are borne on the Register in theregionalconstituency.

(2)Thenameofamember,whichhasbeenremovedfromorrestoredtotheRegister,shallipso factostandremovedfromorrestoredtotheregionalregisterofmembers.

113. Functions of the regional councils.-

(i)The Regional Councils shall advise and assist thecouncilincarryingouttheprovisionsoftheAct.

(ii)inparticularandwithoutprejudicetothegeneralityoftheforegoing,theRegionalCouncilmay—

(a) provide facilities for themembersandstudentsoftheInstituteinitsregionforregularmeetings,talks and lectures and for the acquisition anddisseminationofusefulinformationandupdatingofprofessionalknowledgeonsubjectsofinteresttotheprofessionofCompanySecretaries;

(b) advisetheCouncilonallmattersreferredtoitbytheCouncilandoffersuchotherhelpasmayberequired.

(c) makerepresentationstotheCouncilinconnectionwithmatterofprofessionalandbusinessinterestand offer suggestions for raising the standardandstatusoftheprofession;

(d) 61[xxxxxx]

61. The following clauses were omitted by the Company Secretaries(Amendment)Regulations,1985.NotificationNo.710:2:(M)(1),publishedintheGazetteofIndia,Extraordinary,dated30.12.85.[(d) maintainaregionalregisterofmembersandregisterofstudentsin

theregionasmaybenecessary;][(e)supply information to members, students or to the prospective

candidatesforexamination;][(g)collectnewsandarticlesfromthemembers,onsubjectof interest

totheprofessionforpublicationintheJournal;]

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(e) 61a[xxxxxx]

(f) propagateamong themembers theadvisabilityof and thenecessity for observing the rules ofprofessionalconduct,etiquetteandtheprovisionsoftheActandtheseregulations;

(g) 61b[xxxxxx]

(h) 61c[xxxxxx]

(i) 61d[xxxxxx]

(j) arrange,ifdesiredbythecouncil,forcoaching,forcandidates for theexaminationsof the Instituteandchargesuchfeesasmaybedirectedbythecouncil;

(k) 62[xxxxxx]

(l) organize study circles, refresher courses, symposia,seminars,regionalconferencesandotherprofessionaldevelopment programmes for the benefit of themembersandstudentsoftheInstituteandothersandchargefromthemsuchfeesasitdeemsnecessary;

(m) constituteapermanentResearchSub-committee for

[(h)recommendon itsown,or ona referenceby theCouncil, namesforinclusioninthepanelofexaminers;]

[(i) recommendtotheCouncilbookswhichmaybeusefulforcandidatesintendingtoappearfortheexaminationsoftheInstitute;]

62 The following clauses were omitted by the Company Secretaries(Amendment)Regulations,1985.NotificationNo.710:2:(M)(1),publishedintheGazetteofIndia:Extraordinary,dated30.12.85.[(k)maintaincontactwiththevariousdepartmentsoftheGovernments

oftheStates,universitiesandotherpublicbodieswithintheregionwithaviewtoenlistingtheirsupportinthefurtheranceoftheobjectoftheInstitute:]

[(n)maintainalibraryandreading-roomfortheuseofthemembersandstudentsandchargesuch feesanddeposits for leadingofbooksasitdeemsnecessary;]

[(o)maintainanemploymentexchangeforsecuringsuitableemploymentforqualifiedCompanySecretariesintheregionandfindingsuitablequalifiedcompanysecretariesforemployment;]

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carrying out research work and for giving guidancein and encouragement for research by members invariousfieldsofinteresttotheprofession;

(n) 62a[xxxxxx]

(o) 62b[xxxxxx]

(p) organizeastudentfacilitiescommitteeforthebenefitoftheregisteredstudentspreparingfortheInstitute’sexamination;

(q) takesteps for formationofChapters in theregion inaccordancewiththeguidelinesissuedbytheCouncilfromtimetotimeandtosupervisetheiractivities;and

(r) carryoutsuchotherfunctionsasmaybeentrustedtoitfromtimetotimebytheCouncil.

63[114. Conduct of elections.-

(1)ExcepttotheextentprovidedinthisChapter,theelectionstotheRegionalCouncilsshallbeheldbytheCouncilandtheCompanySecretaries (Election to theCouncil)Rules,2006shall apply to elections to the Regional Councils mutatis mutandis :63

63 SubstitutedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2010.NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.07.2010,forthefollowing:

Conduct of elections (1) Except to the extent provided in this chapter the elections to the

RegionalCouncils shall beheldby theCouncil and the regulations inChapterixrelatingtoelectionstothecouncilshall,applytoelectionstotheregionalCouncilmutatis mutandis.

(2)NotwithstandinganythingcontainedinRegulation87Pasappliedbysub-regulation (1) to elections to the Regional Council, the ReturningOfficer-(a) shallnotexcludefromthepollacandidatelowestonthepollatany

stageinthecountingofvotes- (i)ifheisacandidatefromaStateorUnionTerritorywhichhasone

ormorereservedseatsundersub-regulation(1)ofRegulation115;and

(ii)eitherheisthesolecontinuingcandidatefromthatStateorUnion

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(2)NotwithstandinganythingcontainedinSchedule8totheCompanySecretaries (Election to theCouncil)Rules,2006asappliedbysub-regulation(1)toelectionstotheRegionalCouncil,theReturningOfficer–

(a)shallnotexcludefromthepollacandidatelowestonthepollatanystageinthecountingofvotes–

(i)ifheisacandidatefromaStateorUnionTerritorywhich has one or more reserved seats undersub-regulation(1)ofRegulation115;and

(ii)he is either the sole continuing candidate fromthatStateor theUnionTerritoryor thenumberofcontinuingcandidatesincludinghimfromthatState or theUnionTerritory is equal to or lessthanthenumberofseatsreservedforthatStateortheUnionterritory;

TerritoryorthenumberofcontinuingcandidatesincludinghimfromthatstateorUnionTerritoryisequaltoor lessthanthenumberofseatsreservedforthatStateorUnionTerritory;

(b) shallexcludethenextlowestcandidateonthepollandifinthecaseofthatcandidatealsotheprovisionsofclause(a)areapplicablesuchnextcandidatelowestonthepollinwhosecasethesaidprovisionofclause(a)arenotapplicable;

(c) shalldeclarecandidateorcandidatesnotsoexcludedelected thepolleitherundercause(a)orclause(b)aselectedandshallproceedwiththecountingforfillingtheseatsremainingtobefilled.]

(3)WherethereisnocandidatestandingforelectionfromanyStateorUnionTerritorywhich has a reserved seat under sub-regulation (1) ofRegulation115or thenumberofcandidates forelection toaRegionalCouncil is less thanthenumberofmembers tobeelected, thevacantseatorseatsmayormaynotbefilledupatthediscretionoftheCouncilandincasetheCouncildecidesthatthevacantseatorseatsbefilledupthesamemaybefilledupbyco-optionbytheregionalcouncilfromamongst themembersentitled tovote inandstand forelection to theRegionalcouncilinconsultationwiththepreviousapprovaloftheCouncilandthememberssoco-optedshallholdofficeforthedurationofofficeofthatRegionalCouncil.

(4) Where any dispute arises, regarding any election to a RegionalCouncil,themattermaybereferredbythecandidateconcernedwithinthirtydaysfromthedateofthedeclarationoftheresultoftheelections,tothePresidentandthedecisionshallbefinal.

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(b) shallexcludethenextlowestcandidateonthepollandifinthecaseofthatcandidatealsotheprovisionsofclause(a)areapplicablesuchnextcandidatelowestonthepollinwhosecasethesaidprovisionsofclause(a)arenotapplicable;

(c)shalldeclarecandidateorcandidatesnotsoexcludedelectedthepolleitherunderclause(a)orclause(b)aselectedandshallproceedwiththecountingforfillingtheseatsremainingtobefilled.

(3)WherethereisnocandidatestandingforelectionfromanyStateorUnionTerritorywhichhasareservedseatundersub-regulation(1)ofRegulation115orthenumberofcandidatesforelectiontoaRegionalCouncilislessthanthenumberofmemberstobeelected,thevacantseatorseatsmayormaynotbefilledupat thediscretionof theCounciland incasethe Council decides that the vacant seat or seats be filledup,thesamemaybefilledupbyco-optionbytheRegionalCouncil from amongst themembers entitled to vote in andstand for election to the Regional Council in consultationwith thepreviousapprovalof theCounciland thememberssoco-optedshallhold-officeforthedurationofofficeofthatRegionalCouncil.

(4) Where any dispute arises regarding any election to aRegionalCouncil,themattermaybereferredbythecandidateconcernedwithinthirtydaysfromthedateofthedeclarationoftheresultoftheelection,tothePresidentandthedecisionshallbefinal.]

64[115. Representation on the Regional Council.-

(1)64EachRegionalCouncilshallhavenot lessthansixand64 SubstitutedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2010.

NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.07.2010,forthefollowing:

[115. Representation on the Regional Council – (1) Each RegionalCouncilshallhavenot less thansixandnotmore than twelveelectedmembersprovidedthatthereshallbeatleastoneelectedmemberform

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notmore than twelve electedmembers provided that thereshallbeat leastoneelectedmemberfromeachsuchStateorUnionTerritory as is having, on the date of the issue ofthe notice referred to in sub-regulation (2), such minimumnumberofmembersasmaybedecidedby theCouncil foreach election.

(2)TheCouncil shall publish in theGazette of India a noticestatingthenumberofpersonstobeelectedtoeachRegionalCouncilandcallingfornominationsofcandidatesforelectionbyaspecifieddatewhichshallnotbelessthantwentyonedaysfromthedateofthepublicationofthesaidnoticeintheGazetteofIndia.Suchnoticeshallalsobedisplayedfor informationofmembersattheofficesofeachRegionalCouncil.

(3)TheRegionalCouncil,asconstitutedundersub-regulations(1) and (2) ofRegulation 111,may, at its firstmeeting, co-opt not more than two persons to represent the interestsof commerce, trade and industry and the Central or StateGovernments with the [previous] approval of the Councilprovided that such co-opted persons shall have no right tovoteatthemeetingsoftheRegionalCouncil.]

eachsuchStateorUnionterritoryasishaving,onthedateoftheissueofthenoticereferredtoinsub-regulation(2),suchminimumnumberofmembersasmaybedecidedbytheCouncilforeachelection.]

(2)TheCouncilshallpublishinthejournalanoticestatingthenumberof persons to be elected to each Regional Council and calling fornominationsofcandidatesforelectionbyaspecifieddatewhichshallnotbe lessthanfourteendaysfromthedateof thepublicationof thesaidnoticeinthejournal.SuchnoticeshallalsobedisplayedforinformationofmembersattheofficesofeachRegionalCouncil.

(3)TheRegionalCouncilasconstitutedundersub-regulations (1)and(2) of Regulation 111 may, at its first meeting, co-opt not more thantwopersonstorepresenttheinterestsofcommerce,tradeandindustryandtheCentralorStategovernmentwiththe[previous]approvaloftheCouncilprovidedthatsuchco-optedpersonsshallhavenorighttovoteatthemeetingsoftheRegionalCouncil.]

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116. Eligibility to vote in and stand for election.-65Omitted.

117. Vacancies.-

(1)AmemberofaRegionalCouncilmayatanytimeresignhis membership by writing under his hand addressed totheChairmanof theRegionalCounciland theseatofsuchmembershallbecomevacantwhensuchresignationisnotifiedin the Journal or when the Regional Council next meets,whicheverisearlier.66[(2) An elected member of a Regional Council who has

65 Omitted by theCompanySecretaries (Amendment)Regulation, 1988.NotificationNo.531:Legal:710/1/M/1,publishedintheGazetteofIndia,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4dated26.07.2010:

116. Eligibility to vote in and stand for election (1)Subjecttotheotherprovisionsortheseregulations;everyAssociate

orFellowshallbeentitledtovoteinandstandforelectiontotheRegionalCouncilwhichaccordingtohisprofessionaladdresshebelongedtoforatleastninetydayspriortothedateonwhichthenotificationcallingfornominationsispublished.

Providedhisentrance fee,annualmembership feeandotherdues forandinrespectoftheyearprevioustothatinwhichtheelectionisheldarenotinarrears.

Provided further that a member in the region whose name standsremoved from the register maintained by the Council [on the dateof poll] shall not be eligible either to vote in or stand for the electionnotwithstandingthefactthathisnamehasbeenpublishedinthelistofvoters,and/orlistofcandidates,asthecasemaybe.

(2) Every candidate standing for election to the respective RegionalCouncil shall alongwith thenominationpaperspayat theheadquarterofficeafeeofnotexceedingrupeestwothousandfivehundredasmaybenotifiedby theCouncil beforeeachelection incashorbydemanddraftwhichshallnotberefundableunderanycircumstancesexcept intheeventoftherejectionsofhisnomination.


[(2)AnelectedmemberofaRegionalCouncilwhodoesnotattendthreeconsecutivemeetingoftheRegionalcouncilorCommitteesthereofshallbedeemedtohavevacatedofficeattheconclusionofthethirdmeetingunlessheapplies for leaveof absence inwritingand it is granted foreachmeeting.]

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been found guilty of any professional or other misconduct and

awarded penalty of fine or does not attend three consecutive

meetings of the Regional Council or Committee thereof, unless

he applies for leave of absence in writing and it is granted for

each meeting, shall be deemed to have vacated office from

the date of the order or at the conclusion of the third meeting

unless he applies for leave of absence in writing and it is

granted for each meeting.]

(3) Any vacancy caused by the resignation, death or removal

from the Register of an elected member of the Regional Council

may be fi by the Regional Council by co-option of another

member entitled to vote in and stand for election to the Regional

Council with the approval of the President.

(4) If a member of the Regional Council 67[including a member

of the Council becoming a member of the Regional Council

under clause (a) of sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 111]

changes his professional address from the regional constituency

to which he belonged to at the time of election or co-option,

as the case may be, to another regional constituency, such

member shall cease to be member of that Regional Council

from that date. The vacancy so caused may be fi by the

Regional Council by co-option of another member in the same

manner as provided in sub-regulation (3).

(5) In the case of a member of a Regional Council being

elected to the Council, without prejudice to his right to be

represented on the Regional Council under clause (a) of

sub-regulation (2) of Regulation 111, he shall cease to be

an elected member of the Regional Council and the vacancy

thus caused may be filled up by co-options by the Regional

Council in the manner set out in sub-regulation (3).

(6) A co-opted member shall hold office as a member of the

Regional Council for the duration of office of that Regional

Council.

67. Inserted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 1988,

Notification No.01 of August, 1988 published in the Gazette of India

Extraordinary, dated 22.08.1988

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68[118. Duration of office.-

(1) The duration of office of the Regional Council shallordinarilybefouryearsfromthedateofitsconstitution,whichshallbespecifiedbytheCouncilbyanotificationinthisbehalfintheJournal.

(2)OntheexpiryofthedurationofaRegionalCouncil,anewRegionalCouncilshallbeconstitutedinthemannerprovidedintheseregulations.]

119. Proceedings of the Regional Council.-

(1)One-thirdofthemembersoftheRegionalCouncilforthetimebeingshallconstitutethequorum.69[(2) Every Regional Council shall at its first meeting heldafter its constitution and in subsequent years at ameetingto he held in December of every year elect from amongstitsmembersaChairman,aVice-Chairman,aSecretaryandaTreasurer thereof to hold office for a period commencing

68 SubstitutedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2010.NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.07.2010,forthefollowing:

118. Duration of office (1)ThedurationofofficeofaRegionalCouncilshallordinarilybethree

years from thedateof itsconstitution,whichshallbespecifiedby theCouncilbyanotificationinthisbehalfintheJournal.

ProvidedthattheCouncilmay,ifinitsopinioncircumstancessowarrant,extendorshortenthedurationofaRegionalCouncilbyalikenotification.

(2)OntheexpiryofthedurationofaRegionalCouncilanewRegionalCouncilshallbeconstitutedinthemannerprovidedintheseregulations.

69 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,1985,NotificationNo. 710:2:(M)(1), published in theGazette of India,Extraordinary,dated30.12.85forthefollowing:

[(2) Every Regional Council shall at its first meeting, of the RegionalCouncil after theannual generalmeetingof the regional constituency,electfromamongstitsmembersaChairman,Vice-Chairman,aSecretaryanda treasurer thereof, andsooftenasanyof thoseofficesbecomevacant, theRegionalCouncilshallelectanotherperson fromamongstitsmemberstoholdthatoffice.ThesaidofficebearersshallholdofficeuntilthefirstmeetingoftheRegionalCouncilimmediatelyfollowingthenextannualgeneralmeetingoftheregionalconstituency.]

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from the date of its first meeting after constitution or from1st January of the subsequent year as the case may be,till the 31st December of that year and so often as any ofthoseofficesbecomevacant,theRegionalCouncilshallelectanotherpersonfromamongstitsmemberstoholdtheofficefortheremainingperiodofayear.]Provided that the retiringofficebearers shall beeligible forre-electiontoanyoftheofficesoftheRegionalCounciliftheycontinuetobemembersoftheRegionalCouncil.(3)The firstmeeting of theRegionalCouncil referred to insub-regulation(2)shallbecalledandheldwithinonemonthfromthedateofitsconstitution70[******].(4) Ifwithinhalf anhour from the timeappointed for thesaidfirstmeetingoftheRegionalCouncilreferredtohereinbefore,aquorumasmentionedinsub-regulation(1)aboveisnotpresent,thesaidfirstmeetingshallnotwithstandinganythingcontainedinthatRegulationstandadjournedtothesamedayinthenextweekatthesametimeandplaceandatsuchadjournedmeetingoftheRegionalCouncil,thememberormemberspresent,shallconstitutethequorumandshallhavepowertotransactallthebusiness which could properly have been transacted at theoriginal meeting.

120. Meeting of the Regional Council.-The provisions of regulations in respect of meeting of theCouncilanditsCommitteesshallbeapplicabletothemeetingoftheRegionalCouncilanditsCommitteesmutatis mutandis.

121. Chief executive authority.-The Chairman of the Regional Council shall be the chiefexecutiveauthorityoftheRegionalCouncil.

70 The followingwasomitted by theCompanySecretaries (Amendment)Regulations,1985,NotificationNo.710:2(M)(1),publishedintheGazetteofIndia:Extraordinary,dated30.12.85:

[or from the date of the annual general meeting of the regionalconstituency,Asthecasemaybe]

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122. Functions of the Secretary and the Treasurer.-

TheSecretaryoftheRegionalCouncilshallberesponsiblefortheperformanceofgeneraldutiesoftheofficeoftheRegionalCouncilunder thedirectionof theChairman.TheSecretaryoftheRegionalCouncilmay,ifthereisnoTreasurer,actasTreasurer.TheTreasurershallcauseproperaccountstobemaintainedofthemoneysreceivedandexpendedandoftheassetsandliabilitiesoftheRegionalCouncil.

123. Continuance in office.-

On the expiry of the duration of the Regional Council, theChairman, Vice-Chairman Secretary and Treasurer forthe time being, shall discharge the duties and functions,respectivelyoftheChairman,Vice-Chairman,SecretaryandTreasurer, as provided in these regulations until such timeasthenextregionalCouncilisconstitutedanditsChairman,Vice-Chairman, Secretary andTreasurer are elected underthe provisions of these regulations to take over charge oftheirrespectiveoffices.

124. Appointment of staff,-

Subject to the prior approval of the President, a RegionalCouncilmayappoint suchstaff for its officeas itmay fromtime to timeconsidernecessary for thepurposeofcarryingoutitsfunction.

125. Committee of the Regional Council.-

ARegionalCouncilshallconstitutesuchCommitteesastheCouncilmaydirectandmayconstitutesuchotherCommitteesas it deems necessary for the purpose of carrying out thefunctionsentrustedtotheRegionalCouncil.

126. Chairman of the Committee.-

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constitutedat thedirectionof theCouncil,unlessotherwisenominated by the Council, the Chairman of the RegionalCouncilshallbetheChairman.

127. Term of office of Committee.-71[EverymemberofacommitteeconstitutedunderRegulation125shallholdofficeuntilthemeetingoftheRegionalCouncilto be held in December of every year, but subject to himbeingamemberoftheRegionalCouncil,heshallbeeligibleforre-electiontotheCommittee.

Providedthat,aCommitteeconstitutedforaspecificpurposeshall stand dissolved on the completion of the assignmentandeverymemberofsuchaCommitteeshallholdofficeuntilsuchdissolution.]

128. Finance and accounts of Regional Council.-

(1)NoRegionalCouncilshallborrowmoneywithoutthepriorapprovaloftheCouncil.

(2) In addition to the annual subscription allocated to theRegional Council by theCouncil and any further grants-in-aidthattheCouncilmaymaketoit,aRegionalCouncilmayraise,onavoluntarybasis,suchadditionalsubscriptionsandfeesinrespectofanyparticularactivityfromtheparticipatingpersons as it may deem necessary, accept donations andraisefundsinanyothermannerasitdeemsnecessarywiththepriorapprovalofthePresident.

71 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,1985, Notification No. 710:2(M)(1), published in the Gazette of India:Extraordinarydated30.12.85forthefollowing:

[EverymemberofaCommitteeshallholdofficeuntilthefirstmeetingoftheRegionalcouncilheldafter thenextannualgeneralmeetingof theregionalconstituency,butsubjecttohimbeingamemberoftheRegionalCouncil,heshallbeeligibleforre-electiontotheCommittee.

Providedthat,acommitteeconstitutedforaspecificpurposeshallstanddissolvedon thecompletionof theassignmentandeverymembersofsuchaCommitteeshallholdofficeuntilsuchdissolution.]

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129. Expenditure from fund.-

ThefundsofaRegionalcouncilshallbeemployedforsuchpurposes as may from time to time be sanctioned by theRegionalCouncil.

Provided, that no funds shall be applied either directly orindirectly, for payments to the members of the RegionalCouncil except for reimbursing them for any expensesactually incurredbytheminconnectionwiththeactivitiesoftheRegionalCouncilconcerned.

130. Audit.-

TheAccountsofeachRegionalCouncilshallbeauditedeveryyearbyanauditorwho isaCharteredAccountant, asmaybe elected at the annual general meeting of the Regionalconstituencyandtheremunerationoftheauditor,ifany,shallalsobefixedatthatmeeting.Theaccountstogetherwiththeauditor’sreportandthereportof theRegionalCouncilshallbe sent to all themembers borne on theRegional registerandtheAuditorandSecretaryoftheInstituteatleastfourteendaysbeforethedateofannualgeneralmeeting.Anycasualvacancy in the office of the auditor shall be filled by theRegionalCouncilandtheremuneration,ifany,ofsuchauditorshallalsobefixedbytheRegionalCouncil.

131. Accounts and report to the Council.-

AcopyoftheauditedaccountsandthereportoftheRegionalCouncilasadoptedby theannualgeneralmeetingshallbesenttotheCouncilnotlaterthanfourteendaysfromthedateoftheannualgeneralmeeting.

132. Annual general meetings of the regional constituencies.-

(1)ARegionalCouncilshallconveneonorbeforethirty-firstJulyofeveryyearanannualgeneralmeetingoftheregionalconstituency.

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(2)The business at an annual generalmeeting shall be toconsiderandadoptthereportoftheRegionalCouncilandtheaccountsalongwithauditor’sreporttoappointauditorandfixhisremuneration,ifany,andtotransactsuchotherbusinessasmaybebrought before themeetingwith thepermissionoftheChairman.

133. Extraordinary general meeting.-(1) A Regional Council may, as often, as it considersnecessary,andshallontherequisitionmadeinwritingbyatleast one-fifth of the total number ofmembers born on theregional register conveneanextraordinarygeneralmeetingandanysuchrequisitionshall- (a) specifytheobjectforwhichthemeetingiscalled, (b) besignedbythemembersmakingthesame,and (c) bedeliveredattheofficeoftheRegionalCouncil.(2)Whenarequisitionismadeundersub-regulation(1),theRegional Council shall convene an extraordinary generalmeetingwithinsixweeksfromthereceiptofsuchrequisition.

134. Notice of meeting.-Notlessthanfourteendays,noticeofeverygeneralmeetingspecifyingthedate,place,hourandbusinessofsuchmeetingshallbegiventoallthemembersasappearingontheregionalregisterofmembers, to theauditorof theRegionalCouncilandtheSecretary.

135. Notice of proposals.-Anymembers borne on the regional register may proposeanyresolutionfortheconsiderationofageneralmeetingbygivingnotlessthantendays’noticeinthatbehalf,addressedtotheSecretaryoftheRegionalCouncil.

136. Chairman.-The Chairman or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman of

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the Regional Council shall be the Chairman of all generalmeetingsoftheregionalconstituency.Intheabsenceofboth,thememberspresentmayelectoneof theirmember toactasChairmanofthemeeting.

137. Quorum for general meetings.-

Fifteen members entitled to vote under Regulation 139shall constitutequorum forageneralmeetingof a regionalconstituency.

138. Adjournment.-

If,withinhalfanhourfromthetimeappointedforthegeneralmeeting a quorum is not present, themeeting if convenedupontherequisitionofmembers,shallstanddissolved,andin any other case stand adjourned to the same day in thenext week at the same time and place, and at every suchadjournedmeeting,thememberspresentatthemeetingshallconstitute thequorumto transact thebusinesswhichwouldhavebeentransactedattheoriginalmeeting.

139. Voting at general meeting.-

(1)Nopersonshallbeentitledtovoteatthemeetingofthemembers of the regional constituency unless his name isborneontheregionalregisterandheisnotindefaulttowardpaymentofhisannualfees.

(2)Everymemberpresent at ageneralmeeting shall haveonevoteandnovotingbyproxyshallbeallowed.

140. Decisions to be by majority.-

Thedecision at any generalmeeting shall be takenby themajorityofmembers,presentandvotingonanyresolution.

141. Dissolution of the Regional Council.-

(1)Notwithstandinganythingcontainedintheseregulations,theCouncil-

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(a) may, if it considers necessary so to do, dissolve aRegional Council after giving an opportunity to it tostateitscase;and

(b) shalldissolveaRegionalCouncilif,notlessthanthree-fourth of the members on the regional register havepassedaresolutiontothateffectatageneralmeeting.

(2)UponthedissolutionofaRegionalCouncilanduntilanewRegionalCouncilisconstituted,thefunctionoftheRegionalCouncilshallbedischargedbytheCouncil.

Chapter XIII

Chapters of the Institute

142. Requirements and Conditions.-

The Council may by notification in the Journal specify therequirementsandconditionswithrespect to theconstitutionandrecognitionoftheChaptersoftheInstitute.

143. Notification with Journal.-

TheChaptersoftheInstituteconstitutedinaccordancewiththerequirementsandconditionsreferredtointheprecedingRegulationshallbenotifiedintheJournal.

144. Functioning of Chapters.-

AChapter at all times shall function subject to the control,supervisionanddirectionoftheCouncilthroughtheRegionalCouncilwithinwhose jurisdiction theChapter issituateandshallcarryoutsuchdirectionsasmay,fromtimetotime,beissuedbytheCouncilortherelevantRegionalCouncil.

145. Dissolution/Reconstruction of Chapter.-

TheCouncil,mayatanytime,ifitconsidersnecessarysotodo,dissolveand/orreconstituteaChapter.

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Chapter XIV

Miscellaneous

146. Location of the office of the Institute.-TheofficeoftheInstituteshallbelocatedintheUnionTerritoryofDelhi.

147. Administration of the Institute.-TheCouncilshallberesponsibleforthemanagementoftheaffairsoftheInstituteandoftheRegionalCouncils.

148. Custody of common seal.-Thecommonsealof the Instituteshallbe in thecustodyoftheSecretary.

149. Affixing common seal.-All instruments on which the common seal is required to beaffixedbyorunderanylawshallbesoaffixedwiththepreviousauthorityoftheCouncilandcountersignedbytheSecretary.

72[149A Preparation of Budget.-(1) Before the beginning of the next financial year, theSecretary shall cause the annual financial statement (theBudget)preparedincludingthereinallanticipatedincomeandexpenditureforthefinancialyearandplacethesamebeforetheCouncilforapproval.(2) The Secretary shall take into consideration therequirements of the Regional Council and Chapters whilepreparingtheannualfinancialstatement(theBudget).(3)TheCouncilshallconsidertheannualfinancialstatement(theBudget)placedbeforeitandshallapprovethesamewithorwithoutmodificationbeforethecommencementofthenextfinancialyear.]

72 InsertedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2012,NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated04.06.2012

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73[150. Maintenance of accounts.-(1)ItshallbethedutyoftheFinanceCommitteetomaintainor cause to be maintained proper books of accounts withrespectto– (a)all sums of money received and expended by the

Instituteandthemattersinrespectofwhichthereceiptandexpendituretakesplace;

(b)allsalesandpurchasesofgoods; (c)alltheassetsandliabilitiesoftheInstitute; (d)anyotheritemsspecifiedinthisregardbytheCouncil.(2) The annual accounts of the Council shall be preparedforeveryyear.Suchannualaccountsshall compriseof theBalance Sheet of the Institute, Income and ExpenditureAccountoftheInstitutecomprisingthesurplusordeficitoftheInstituteforthatyear,andcashflowstatementforthatyear.(3) While preparing the annual accounts, the FinanceCommitteeshalltakeintoconsiderationtheannualaccountsoftherespectiveRegionalCouncilsandChaptersandconsolidatethesamewiththeannualaccountsoftheInstitute.]

74[151. Audit of accounts.- (1)TheAnnualaccountsoftheInstituteshallbeauditedbya73 SubstitutedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2010,

NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.7.2010forthefollowing:

[150. Maintenance of accounts–ItshallbethedutyoftheSecretarytomaintainorcausetobemaintainedproperaccountsofthereceiptsandexpenditureoftheInstitute.]

74 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2012,NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1, published in theGazette ofIndiaExtraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated04.06.2012forthefollowing:

[151. Audit of accounts.- TheCouncilshall,notlessthanmonthsbeforethirtiethSeptemberofeachyeardelivertotheauditortheaccountsofthepreviousyearand theauditorshallexaminesuchaccountsandreportthereon,notlaterthanonemonthbeforethirtiethSeptemberofthatyear.Theauditor shall beentitled to ask for any informationor explanationregarding the accounts from theSecretary and such information shallbesuppliedtohiminsofarasmaybeavailableatthattime]

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CharteredAccountantorthefirmorCharteredAccountants.(2)TheCouncilshallnotlessthantwomonthsbeforethirtiethSeptemberofeachyeardelivertotheauditortheaccountsofthepreviousyearandtheauditorshallexaminesuchaccountsandreportthereon,notlaterthanonemonthbeforethirtiethSeptemberofthatyear.(3)Theauditorshallbeentitledtoaskforanyinformationorexplanation regarding theaccounts from theSecretary andsuchinformationandexplanationshallbesuppliedtohiminsofarasmaybeavailableatthattime.]

75[152. Appointment of auditor and his retirement.-(1) The auditor shall be appointed by the Council at theannual meeting of the Council on the recommendation oftheExecutiveCommittee as provided inSub-section (5) ofSection18oftheAct.(2) The auditor shall retire at the conclusion of theAnnualMeetingoftheCouncilnextafterthemeetingatwhichhewasappointed,butshallbeeligibleforre-appointment.]

153. Auditor’s remuneration.-TheCouncil shalldetermine the remuneration, ifany, tobepaidtotheauditor.75 SubstitutedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2010,

NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.7.2010forthefollowing:

[152. Appointment of auditor and his retirement (1)TheauditorshallbeelectedateachAnnualMeetingoftheCouncil

fromamongstCharteredAccountantswhohavebeendulynominatedbytwomembersoftheCouncil;eachsuchnominationshallbesignedbymembersnominatingandbythecandidate,andshallbedepositedattheofficeoftheCouncilatleastthreedaysbeforethemeeting.TheauditorwhoisinofficeshallbedeemedtobenominatedateachannualMeetingunlesshehasintimatedtotheSecretaryhisdesirenottobere-elected.NotwithstandinganythinghereincontainedthefirstauditorappointedbytheCouncilatitsfirstmeetingheldafterthecommencementoftheActshallholdofficeuntilthefirstAnnualMeetingoftheCouncil.

(2)Theauditor shall retireat the conclusionof theAnnualMeetingoftheCouncilnextafterthemeetingatwhichhehaselected,butshallbeeligibleforre-election.]

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76[154. Auditor’s vacancy in office.-

In the event of any vacancy occurring in the officeof auditorbeforetheexpiryofhistermofofficeinthenormalcourseorintheeventofavacancynotbeingfilledupattheAnnualMeeting,thesaidvacancymaybefilledbytheExecutiveCommitteeandtheauditorsoappointedbytheExecutiveCommitteeshallholdofficeuntiltheconclusionofthenextAnnualMeetingbutshallbeeligibleforre-appointment.

Providedthat,duringtheperiodofsuchvacancytheexistingauditormay,continuetoact.]

77[154A. Comparison of actual income and expenditure with budget estimates.-

(1) The Council shall approve the budget prior to thecommencementofeachfinancialyearindicatingexpenditureproposed to be incurred and anticipated revenues for theforthcomingyear.

(2)Thebudgetreferstoinsub-regulation(1)apartfromtheotherthingsseparatelyrecordcapitalitemsandtherevenueitems.

(3)Thebudget for thecapital itemsshall provideproposedexpenditure apart from the other items on land, building,capitalequipments,booksandlibrary.

76 SubstitutedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2010,NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated26.7.2010forthefollowing:

[154.Auditor’s vacancy in office In the event of any vacancy occurring in the office of auditor before

theexpiryofhistermofofficeinthenormalcourseorintheeventofavacancynotbeingfilledupatanyAnnualMeetingthesaidvacancymaybefilledbytheCouncilandtheauditorsoappointedbytheCouncilshallholdofficeuntiltheconclusionofthenextAnnualMeeting,butshallbeeligibleforelection:

Providedthat,duringtheperiodofsuchvacancythecontinuingauditor,ifany,mayact.]


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(4) The budget for revenue items shall provide anticipatedincomeandproposedexpenditurefortheforthcomingyearinrelationto,apartfromtheotheritems,inrespectofdistanceeducation,examination,servicestomembersandsalaryandestablishment.

(5)Thebudgetsoapprovedmayberevisedduringtheyeartoincorporatetheexpectedchanges.

(6)TheauditorsoftheCouncilshallalsocomparetheactualincomeandexpenditurewiththebudgetestimatesapprovedby the Council and submit a report to the Council on thematerialdepartures.]

78[155. Approval, circulation and publication of audited accounts and Council report.-

(1)TheCouncilshallassoonasmaybepracticableat theendofeachyearcirculatetheauditedaccountstoitsmembersatleast15daysinadvanceandconsiderandapprovetheseaccounts ina specialmeeting convened for thepurpose inpursuanceofSub-section(5A)ofSection18oftheAct.

(2)TheCouncil shall cause tobepublished in theGazetteof India a copy of the audited accounts and the report oftheCouncil for that yeardulyapprovedby theCouncil andshall forwardacopyof thesaidaccountsand report to theCentralGovernmentandtoallmembersoftheInstituteonorbeforethe30thdayofSeptemberoftheyearnextfollowinginpursuanceofSub-section5(B)ofSection18oftheAct.]


[155.Publication and circulation of audited accounts and Council report TheCouncilshallcausetobepublishedintheGazetteofIndiaacopy

oftheauditedaccountsandthereportoftheCouncilforthatyearandshall forwardcopiesof thesaidaccountsand its report to theCentralGovernment, and to all members in pursuance of Sub-section (5) ofSection18oftheAct,onorbeforethethirtiethdayofSeptemberoftheyearnextfollowing.]

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79[155A. Special Audit.-(1)IntheeventitisbroughttothenoticeoftheCouncilthattheaccountsoftheInstitutedonotrepresentatrueandactualviewoftheInstitute’sfinances,theCouncilshallitselfcausespecialaudittobeconducted.

(2)IftheinformationthattheaccountsoftheCouncildonotrepresent a true and fair viewof its finances is sent to theCouncilby theCentralGovernment, then, theCouncilmay,whereverappropriatecauseaspecialauditortakesuchactionas itconsidersnecessaryandshall furnishanActionTakenReportonittotheCentralGovernment.]

156. Powers and duties of the President and Vice- President.-(1) The President shall exercise such powers and performsuchdutiesasareconferredonorvestedinhimbytheActor theseregulations,orasmaybedelegated tohimby theCouncilfromtimetotime(2) The President may direct any business to be broughtbeforetheCounciloranyCommitteeforconsideration.Iftheofficeof thePresident is vacantor if thePresident, foranyreason,isunabletoexercisethepowersordutiesofhisoffice,theVice-PresidentshallactinhisplaceandshallexercisethepowersandperformthedutiesofthePresident.

157. Powers and duties of the Secretary.-SubjecttothegeneralsupervisionofthePresidentortherelevantStandingCommittee,theSecretaryshallexerciseandperform,inadditiontothepowersanddutiesspecifiedbytheActor intheseregulations,thefollowingpowersandduties,namely,-

(a) being incharge of the office of the Institute as itsexecutive head, managing it and attending to allcorrespondence;


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(b) maintaining registers, documents and forms asrequiredbytheActandtheseregulations;

(c) beinginchargeofallthepropertyoftheInstitute;

(d) makingnecessaryarrangementsforreceivingmoneysduetotheCouncilandalsoissuingreceiptstherefor;

(e) incurring all revenue expenditure within the limitssanctioned by the Council or the Committee andincurring capital expenditure including for the purposeofpurchasingbooksforthelibraryoftheInstitutewithinthelimitssanctionedbytheCouncilortheCommittees;

(f) causing proper accounts to be maintained anddeliveringofaccountsbooks,orfurnishinginformationtotheauditorappointedbytheCouncilforthepurposeofauditoftheaccountsoftheInstitute;

(g) making all other payments as sanctioned by theCouncil,CommitteesorthePresident;

(h) payingsalaryandallowancestothemembersofthestaff,grantingofleavetothem,andsanctioningtheirincrementswithintheprescribedscales;

(i) exercising disciplinary control over the staff exceptdismissal in respect of which the sanction of thePresidentshallbenecessary;

(j) admitting candidates to the examinations heldunder these regulations and making all necessaryarrangementsfortheconductoftheexaminations;

(k) refundingortransferringoffeesreceivedinaccordancewiththeseregulationsfortheexaminations,enrolment,issueofcertificatesofpracticeandalliedmatters;

(l) registeringandnotingofsuspension,cancellationorterminationofregistrationofstudents;

(m) recognising practical experience, sponsoringcandidates for practical training, granting exemption

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from practical training requirements as may bedelegated by the Council and the Committeesconcernedfromtimetotime;

(n) enrollingAssociates, admitting Fellow, removing thenamesofmembers fromtheRegisterowing todeathor non-payment of prescribed fees and dues to theInstitute,restoringmembership,issuingandcancelingcertificatesofpracticeandissuingnotificationsthereforeasmaybedelegatedbytheCouncilandtheExecutiveCommitteesfromtimetotime;

(o) signing and issuing all notifications on behalf ofthe Council as required under the Act and theseregulations;

(p) subject to the approval for the President, signingvakalatnamas, on behalf of the Council, appointingsolicitorsor advocatesonbehalf of theCouncil andfilingpapers,affidavitsandotherdocuments incivil,criminal,revenuecourtsandotheroffices;

(q) receivingcomplaintsandsubmitting thesameto theDisciplinaryCommitteeandtomakesuchenquiryandcollectsuchinformationasmayberequiredordirectedby thePresident, theCommitteeor theCouncil andsubmittothemsuchinformationasmaycometohisknowledge;

(r) issuing pass certificates, licentiateship certificates,membershipcertificates,certificatesofpracticeanditsrenewalletterstothepersonswhoareentitledtheretoinaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheActandtheseregulations;

(s) keepinginhiscustodythecommonsealoftheInstituteandtoaffixthesametoanydocumentorinstrumentinaccordancewithRegulation149;

(t) keepinginhiscustodyformsofcertificatesofmembership

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andofpractice,blocks,engravings, facsimileandbillsrelatingtoprintingofsuchcertificates;

(u) calling any information or particulars as he mayconsider proper for processing applications forregistrationofstudentsoradmissionorenrolmentofmembersoftheInstitute;and

(v) performing such other duties and functions as areincidental and ancillary to asmay be required for theperformance of the above duties and exercising suchotherpowersasmaybedelegatedtohimbytheCouncil,CommitteesorthePresidentfromtimetotime.

80[157A. Terms and conditions of service of the employees.-The employees of the Council and the Institute shall begoverned by the Institute of Company Secretaries of IndiaEmployees terms and conditions of Service specified inSchedule‘F’.]

158. Indemnity from losses and expenses.-ThemembersoftheCouncil,theAuditor,theSecretaryandother officers of the Institute shall be indemnified by theInstituteagainstalllossesandexpensesincurredbytheminthe bona fidedischargeoftheirrespectiveduties.

159. Issue of duplicate certificates.-(1) In the event of the loss by the holder of a certificateissued in any of the appropriate forms, the Council may,onanapplicationmadeinthisbehalf,dulysupportedbyanaffidavitoftheapplicanttotheeffectthathewasinpossessionofsuchacertificateandhadlostit,issueaduplicatethereoftohimonpaymentofafeeof81[rupeestwohundred] fora80 InsertedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2012,

NotificationNo.531:legal:710/1/M/1,published in theGazetteof India,Extraordinary,PartIII,Section4,dated04.06.2012.

81 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,for[rupeestwenty].

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duplicate of a certificate in the appropriate form relating tomembers and 82[rupees one hundred] for a duplicate of acertificaterelatingtostudents.

(2)Where any such certificate is damaged or mutilated, theCouncil may, on an application made in this behalf, issue aduplicatethereofonreceiptofthefeeprescribedinsub-regulation(1)andonreturnofthedamagedormutilatedcertificate.

160. Service of notices.-

(1)To members and others –AllnoticesrequiredbytheActor these regulations tobegiven tomembers, studentsandothersshallbeforwardedbypost83[orspeedpostorcourierserviceorpermittedelectronicmodeorbyhanddeliveryorbyleavingit]tosuchaddressasmaylasthavebeenregisteredwith the Institute,and inproving that suchnoticehasbeengiven, it shall be sufficient to prove that such notice wasproperlyaddressedandputinthepost,postagedulyprepaid.84[(2)To Institute -AnoticeordocumentsmaybeservedontheInstituteoranofficerthereofbysendingittotheInstituteor the officer at the office of the Institute atNationalCapitalRegionbyregisteredpostorspeedpostorcourierservicesorpermittedelectronicmodeorby leaving itat itsheadofficeatNationalCapitalRegionorotherofficesoftheInstitute.]

82 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020,for[rupeesten].



[(2)To institute–Anydocumentsorofficialcommunicationtobeservedon the Institute or an officer of the Institute includingPresident, Vice-President or the Secretary, shall be addressed to the office by postunderacertificateofpostingorbyregisteredpostorbydeliveringitattheofficeoftheInstituteatDelhi].

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85[161. Publication of List of Members.-

(1)ThelistofmembersoftheInstituteasonthe1stdayofApril each year published in print or electronic form, underSub-section(3)ofSection19,shallbesenttoanymember,onhis requestandonhismakingpaymentofsuchamountasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncilwhichshallnotexceedrupeesthreethousand.

(2) In publishing the list of members as stated in sub-regulation(1),theCouncilmaydistinguish,insuchmannerasitmaythinkfit,betweentheAssociatesandFellowsinpracticeandbetweentheAssociatesandFellowsnotinpracticeandprovidesuchotherinformationpertainingtoeachmemberinthelistofmembersasitconsidersnecessaryanduseful:

ProvidedthatacopyofthelistofmembersortheCompactDiscoranyotherelectronic form,as thecasemaybesentfreeofchargetoRegistrarsofCompanies,RegionalDirectorsundertheMinistryofCorporateAffairsandsuchotherbodiesastheCouncilmayspecifyfromtimetotime.

Provided further copies of the list in print orCompactDiscor in other electronic form, as the casemay be, shall alsobemade available to others on payment of the amount asdeterminedbytheCouncilundersub-regulation(1),inadditiontothepostalcharges,ifany.]


[161. Publication of list members – In publishing the list of membersunderSub-section (3)ofSection19, theCouncilmay indicate insuchmannerasitdeemsfit,theAssociatesandFellowswhoareinpracticeand provide such other information pertaining to eachmember in thelistofmembersasitconsidersnecessaryanduseful.Acopyofthelistshallbesent freeofcharge toallmemberswhomakearequest for ittotheSecretary,allRegistrarsofCompanies,RegionalDirectorsundertheDepartmentofCompanyAffairs,Secretary,DepartmentofCompanyAffairs,theMinistryofFinance,CommerceandIndustry;andsuchotherbodiesastheCouncilmayspecifyfromtimetotime.Copiesofthelistshall also bemade available to all other persons at such reasonablepriceastheCouncilmayfixfromtimetotime.

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162. Members to supply information.-For the purpose of publication of the list referred to inRegulation 161 the Council may require the members tosupply any information regarding their present address,place of business, partners, whether practising or not, andsuchotherparticularsasmaybedeemednecessary. If themembers fail tosupply the information in time, the listmaybedrawnonsuchinformationastheCouncilmaypossess.

163. Branch office.-Every Company Secretary in practice or a firm of suchCompany Secretaries maintaining more than one office atthecommencementoftheActshallsendwithinthreemonthsofthecommencementoftheseRegulationstotheCouncilalistofofficesandpersons incharge thereof.Anychange inregardtoanybranchofficeorofficesshallalsobeintimatedtotheCouncilnotlaterthanamonthofsuchchange.

164. Offices not in-charge of members.-Where a Company Secretary in practice or a firm ofsuch Company Secretaries has any office in India at thecommencementoftheActwhichisnotinseparatechargeofamember,heoritshalltakestepswithinthreemonthsfromthedateofcommencementoftheseregulationstoregularisethepositionbyobtainingexemptionfromtheCouncilorotherwise.

165. Particulars of offices and firms.-(1)EveryCompanySecretary in practice andevery firmofsuchCompanySecretariesshallsubmittotheCouncilintheappropriate form the particulars of his office or that of thefirm within three months from the date of commencementof these regulations or the commencement of practice orformationofthefirm,asthecasemaybe,whicheverislater.Anysubsequentchangeintheparticularssubmittedshallbesent so as to reach theCouncilwithin thirty days after thechangewaseffected.

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(2)ARegister ofOffices andFirms shall bemaintained bytheCouncil.

86[165A. Multidisciplinary Firm.-

A member in practice may form multi-disciplinary firm withthememberofotherprofessionalbodiesasprescribedunderregulations168Aand168B inaccordancewith the regulatingguidelinesoftheCouncilforfunctioningandregulationofsuchmultidisciplinaryfirm].

166. Particulars of nationality and domicile.-

Every member shall submit to the Council particularsregardinghisnationalityanddomicileandshallalsointimatetotheCouncilanysubsequentchangeinsuchparticularsnotlaterthanthirtydaysfromthedateofsuchchange.

167. Place of business of practising member in India.-

It shall be obligatory on everymember in practice to haveaplaceofbusiness in India inhisownchargeor inchargeof another member. Particulars of such place of businessshallbesuppliedby themember to theCouncil initiallyandwheneverthereisachangeofsuchplaceofbusinesswithinthirtydaysofsuchchange.

Provided that theCouncilmay, in thecaseofapersonnotcoveredbytheprovisotoSub-section(1)toSection4,allowamember to specify a place of business in India (whetherhehasbusiness in Indiaornot)which isneither inhisownchargenorinchargeofanothermemberoftheInstitute,andinthatevent,suchplaceshallbedeemedtobetheplaceofbusinessforthepurposesofSection19andhisprofessionaladdressforpurposesof87[sub-regulation(1)orRegulation62].


87 SubstitutedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulation,1988.NotificationNo.531:Legal:710(2)(M)(2),publishedintheGazetteofIndia,

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Particulars of any change of such place of business shall befurnishedtotheCouncilwithinthirtydaysofsuchchange.Provided further that in thecaseof suchamemberwho isasalariedemployeeofaCompanySecretary inpracticeorafirmofsuchCompanySecretariesinpractice,theplaceofbusinessofhisemployer(s)shallbedeemedtobehisplaceofbusinessforthepurposeofSection19.

168. Company Secretaries in practice not to engage in any other business or occupation.-(1)ACompanySecretaryinpracticeshallnotengageinanybusinessoroccupationotherthantheprofessionofCompanySecretary unless it is permitted by a general or specificresolutionoftheCouncil.Provided that aCompanySecretary in practicewho at thecommencementof theActwasengaged inanybusinessoroccupationotherthantheprofessionofCompanySecretarymay continue to engage himself in such business oroccupationforaperiodofsixmonthsfromthecommencementoftheseregulations.(2)Withoutprejudiceto thediscretionvested in theCouncilin this behalf, a Company Secretary in practice may actas a secretary, trustee, executor, administrator, arbitrator,receiver, appraiser, valuer, internal auditor, managementauditor, management consultant or as a representative onfinancial matters including taxation and may take up anappointment thatmaybemadeby theCentraloranyStateGovernment, Court of Law, Labour Tribunals, or any otherstatutoryauthority.

88[168A. Other Professional bodies.-

(1)For thepurposesofclauses (2), (3)and (5)ofPart IofExtraordinary,PartIII,Section4dated22.08.1988for[sub-regulation(2)ofregulation61”)].


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theFirstScheduletotheAct,apersonhastobememberofanyofthefollowing,namely:-

(a)The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Indiaestablished under the Chartered Accountants Act,1949(No.38of1949);

(b)TheInstituteofCostandWorksAccountantsofIndiaestablished under the Cost andWorksAccountantsAct,1959(No.23of1959);

(c)BarCouncilofIndiaestablishedundertheAdvocatesAct,1961(No.25of1961);

(d)TheIndianInstituteofArchitectsestablishedundertheArchitectsAct,1972(No.20of1972);

(e)The InstituteofActuariesof IndiaestablishedundertheActuariesAct,2006(No.35of2006);

(f)the membership of the professional bodies orinstitutionswhosequalificationsrelating toCompanySecretaryship are recognized by the Council underSub-section(2)ofSection38oftheAct.

(2)Forthepurposesofclauses(2),(3)and(5)ofPartIoftheFirstScheduletotheAct,thefollowingshallbethepersonsqualifiedinIndia,namely:-

(a)Chartered Accountant within the meaning of theCharteredAccountantsAct,1949;

(b)CostAccountantwithinthemeaningof theCostandWorksAccountantsAct,1959;

(c)ActuarywithinthemeaningoftheActuariesAct,2006;

(d)BachelorinEngineeringfromaUniversityestablishedbylaworaninstitutionrecognizedbylaw;

(e)BachelorinTechnologyfromaUniversityestablishedbylaworaninstitutionrecognizedbylaw;

(f)BachelorinArchitecturefromaUniversityestablishedbylaworaninstitutionrecognizedbylaw;

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(g)BachelorofLawfromaUniversityestablishedbylaworaninstitutionrecognizedbylaw;

(h)Master in BusinessAdministration from UniversitiesestablishedbyLaworTechnicalInstitutionsrecognizedbyAllIndiaCouncilforTechnicalEducation.]

89[168B. Membership of Professional body for Partnership.-

(1)Forthepurposesofenteringintopartnershipunderclauses(4)and(5)ofPartIoftheFirstScheduletotheAct,apersonshallbeamemberofanyofthefollowingprofessionalbodies,namely:-

(a) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Indiaestablished under the Chartered Accountants Act,1949(No.38of1949);

(b)TheInstituteofCostandWorksAccountantsofIndiaestablished under the Cost andWorksAccountantsAct,1959(No.23of1959);

(c)BarCouncilofIndiaestablishedundertheAdvocatesAct,1961(No.25of1961);

(d)The Institute of Engineers or Engineering froma University established by law or an institutionrecognizedbylaw;

(e)TheIndianInstituteofArchitectsestablishedundertheArchitectsAct,1972(No.20of1972);

(f)TheInstituteofActuariesof Indiaestablished,undertheActuariesAct,2006(No.35of2006);

(g)Professional bodies or institutions outside Indiawhose qualifications relating to Company Secretaryrecognized by the Council under Sub-section (2) ofSection38oftheAct.]


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90[169. Trade or firm name to require Council approval.-

(1)NoCompanySecretary inpractice 91[orMultidisciplinaryFirm] who is not a partner of a firm of such CompanySecretariesshallpracticeunderanynameorstyleotherthanhisownexceptwiththepriorapprovaloftheCouncil.

(2) No firm of Company Secretaries in practice 92[or MultidisciplinaryFirm]shallpracticeunderanynameorstyleexceptwiththepreviousapprovaloftheCouncil.93[(2A)An application in such Form asmay be determinedby the Council, is required to be made to the Institute forobtainingpriorapprovalof thetradeorfirmnameproposedtobeusedbythecompanysecretaryinpracticeorbyafirmofCompanySecretariesinpracticeorMultidisciplinaryFirm].

(3)TheCouncilmay,at itsdiscretion,refusetoapprovetheparticulartrade,firmorothername:-

(i) ifthesameofsimilarornearlysimilarnameisalreadyusedbyaCompanySecretaryinpracticeorafirmofsuchCompanySecretariesandhasbeenenteredintheRegister ofOffices and Firmsmaintained underRegulation165;or

(ii) ifthatname,intheopinionoftheCouncil,isundesirable.

90 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,1985, Notification No.710:2(M)(1), published in the Gazette of IndiaExtraordinary,dated30.12.1985forthefollowing:

[169.Company Secretaries to practice only in their individual names –NoCompanySecretarywho is not a partner of a firm ofCompanySecretariesshallpracticeunderanynameorstyleother thanhisownnameexceptwiththepriorapprovaloftheCouncil]



93 Inserted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020, Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020

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(4)WithoutprejudicetothegeneralityofthepowersconferredupontheCouncilundersub-regulation(3),afirmnamemaybeconsideredundesirable if it doesnotbear thenamesofitspartners,presentorpast,exceptwhenthefirmnamehasbeenacquiredbypaymentofgoodwillorotherwise.(5)Wherethesametradeorfirmnamehasbeeninadvertentlyregistered in the past in the Register of Offices and FirmsmaintainedunderRegulation 165 in the caseof twoormoremembersorfirms,theCouncilmaydirectthemember(s)orthefirm(s),asthecasemaybe,otherthantheonewhosenamewasregisteredfirstintheRegisterofOfficesandFirmsmaintainedunderRegulation165,toalterthenameinsuchmannerastheCouncilmaydirect in thisbehalf and thememberor the firmshallinformtheCouncilofhavingeffectedsuchalterationwithinthreemonthsoftheissueofsuchdirection.]

170. Constitution or reconstitution of firms to require Council’s approval.-(1)After thecommencementof theseregulationsnofirmofCompany Secretaries shall be constituted or reconstitutedexceptwiththepriorapprovaloftheCouncil.(2) The Council shall not refuse to accord approval to theconstitution or reconstitution of a firm under sub-regulation(1)unless it isof theopinionthat thetermsof thepartnershipagreementpermitdirectlyorindirectly,thedoingofanythingbythefirmoranypartner thereofwhichamounts toprofessionalmisconduct in relation toaCompanySecretary inpractice,orthatthetermsandconditionsoftheproposedpartnershiparenotfairandreasonableorthat,havingregardtothecircumstancesofthecases,theconstitutionorreconstitutionoftheproposedpartnershipwouldnotbeintheinterestsofthegeneralpublic.94[(3)omitted94 Thefollowingsub-regulationswereomittedbytheCompanySecretaries

(Amendment)Regulations,1985,NotificationNo.710:2:(M)(1),publishedintheGazetteofIndia:Extraordinarydated30.12.85:

[(3)TheCouncilmay,atitsdiscretion,refusetoregister,thenameofafirm if thatname isalreadyusedbyaCompanySecretary inpractice

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(4)omitted]

171. Power to charge fees.-The ratesandextent of all other feespayableunder theseregulationsotherthanthosespecifiedinScheduleBshallbedeterminedbytheCouncilfromtimetotimebyresolution.95[172. Mode of payment of fees.-AllfeesandotherduespayabletotheInstituteshallbepaidorremittedinfavourof“TheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia”,throughsuchmodesasmaybedeterminedbytheCouncil].

173. Power to withdraw or cancel certificate.-Anycertificate issuedunder theauthorityof theCouncil onthestrengthof incorrect,misleadingor false information,orbymistakeorinadvertence,maybewithdrawnortreatedascancelledafter givinga reasonableopportunity or notice tothepersonconcernedtostatehiscase.

or a firm or such Company Secretaries and has been entered in theRegisterofOfficesandFirms.

(4)WerethesamefirmhasbeeninadvertentlyregisteredinthepastintheRegisterofOfficeandFirms, theCouncilmaydirect thefirmotherthantheonewhosenamewasregisteredfirst intheRegisterofOfficeandFirms, theCouncilmay direct the firmother than the onewhosenamewasregisteredfirst in theRegisterofOfficesandFirms, toalterthenameinsuchmannerastheCouncilmaydirect in thisbehalfandthefirmshallinformtheCouncilofhavingeffectedsuchalterationwithinthreemonthsoftheissueofsuchdirection.]


[172.Modeofpaymentof fees:All feesandotherduespayable to theInstituteshallberemittedincashorby,crossedbankdraftorbymoneyorderorpayorder,orby,crossedbankdraftorbymoneyorderorpayorder,orpostalorderinrespectorplaceswherebankingfacilitiesarenotavailable, drawn in favour of “The Institute of Company Secretaries ofIndia”,payableatNewDelhiorinbanksauthorizedbytheCouncilorinsuchothermannerasmaybedirectedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime].

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174. Power to remove difficulties.-96[IfanydifficultyarisesingivingeffecttotheprovisionsoftheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2001insofaras it relates to theswitchover from thesyllabuscontained inScheduleCorScheduleCCorScheduleCCAtothesyllabuscontainedinScheduleCCBoftheseregulations,theCouncilmaybygeneralor specific resolution,doanythingnot inconsistentwith these regulations which appear to it to be necessary orexpedientforthepurposeofremovingthedifficulty.]

SCHEDULE APROFORMA(See Reg. 3)

Register of Members

1. Particularsofmembership

(a) ACSNo.andDateofentryintheRegister

(b) FCSNo.andDateofadmissionasFellow

2. Nameinfull………………..……………………………..

3. Dateofbirth………………..……………………………..

4. (a)Nationality………………..…………………………...

(b)Domicile…………………..…………………………..

5. Qualification…………………..………………………….

96 Substituted by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2001, Notification No. ICSI/710/2/M/26, published in the Gazette ofIndia; Extraordinary, Part III –Section 4, dated 10thAugust, 2001 forthefollowing:

[IfanydifficultyarisesingivingeffecttotheprovisionsoftheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulation,1985insofarasitrelatestotheswitchover from the syllabus contained in Schedule C to the syllablecontained in Schedule CC of these regulations, the Council may bygeneral or specific resolution and with the approval of the CentralGovernment,doanythingnotinconsistentwiththeseregulationswhichappear to it tobenecessaryorexpedient for thepurposeof removingthedifficulty.]

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6. Address……………………….………………………….

(a) Professional………………..……………………….

(b) Residential……………………..…………………...

97[(c)MobileNo………………………………………..…..

(d) Tel.No.………………………………………………

(e) Emailid.……………………………..………………]

7. Whether the member holds a certificate of practice………………………………………………………..…..

8. ParticularsofpracticeasCompanySecretary..……..

(a) CertificatetoPracticeNo……………….…………

(b) Dateofeffect………………………………………..

(c) Whetherpracticingindependently,inpartnership,oremployedinafirmofCompanySecretariesinpractice……………….…………………………….

9. Whether holding a salaried employment, if not inpractice……………………..……………………………

10. Changeofaddress,ifany……………………………

11. Particularsoffeesreceived…………………………

12. Remarks………………………………………………98[ScheduleC,ScheduleCC,ScheduleCCA,ScheduleCCB,ScheduleDandScheduleE-Omitted]



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99[SCHEDULE F

TheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndiaServiceRules,1979asamendedbytheCouncilfromtimetotime.]

100[Schedule G and Schedule H - omitted]

99 InsertedbytheCompanySecretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2012Notification No 710/1/(M)/2 published in the Gazette of India, ExtraOrdinary,PartIIISection4dated4thJune2012.

100Omitted by Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020,Notification No.710/1(M)/1, published in the Gazette of India,Extraordinarydated03-02-2020.

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APPROPRIATE FORMS

Part I – Applicable to Members

FORM ‘A’

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER

[See Reg. 5(1)]

To,

TheSecretarytotheCouncilof TheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia ‘ICSIHouse’,22,InstitutionalArea,LodiRoad, NewDelhi-110003

Sir,

I hereby apply for admission asAssociate Member of theInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndiainaccordancewiththe provisions contained in the Company SecretariesAct,1980andtheRegulationsmadethereunderanddeclarethatIamnotsubjecttoanyofthedisabilitiesstatedintheActorthe regulationsof the Institute.The requiredparticularsarefurnishedbelow:

1. NameinFull

(InBlockLetters)

________ ________ ________

First Middle Surname Name Name

2. Father’sName3. DateofBirth* ________ ________ ________

Day Month Year4. (i) Nationality

(ii) Citizenship

(iii) Domicile

(Permanentplaceofresidence)

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

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5. I f not an Ind ianc i t i zen , whetherCertificate of IndianDomicile has beenobtained**

Yes NO

6. Educational/ProfessionalQualifications

7. Address (In CapitalLetters)

(i)Professional***

Designation___________________

Name of Company/Organisation_____________________________

Address______________________

_____________________________

City_________________________

State ________________________

PinCode_____________________

TelephoneNo._________________

FaxNo______________________

E-Mail_______________________

MobileNo.___________________

Website:_____________________

PAN:________________________

AadhaarNumber:_______________

(ii)Residential _____________________________

City__________________________

State ________________________

PinCode_____________________

MobileNo._____________________

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TelephoneNo._________________

FaxNo______________________

E-Mail_______________________

(iii) Address for allcorrespondence

(Pleasetickdesiredaddress)

Professional Residential

8. (a ) Reg is t ra t i onN u m b e r a s astudentforCompanyS e c r e t a r i e sE x a m i n a t i o n sconducted by theCompanyLawBoard/Dissolved Company/Institute with month&yearofpassingtheFinalexamination

Regn.No.___________________

Nameofthebody_____________

Passedin(Month&Year)_______

Licentiate No. ( i f enrol led asLicentiateICSI)_______________

(b) Particulars ofsuch other companys e c r e t a r y s h i pqualificationacquiredfrom foreign bodyrecognised by theCentral Government/theCouncilasbeingequivalent to theInstitute’sexaminationand training

(i)NameofForeignBody____________________

(ii)StudentRegistrationNo.___________________

(iii)DateofRegistration______________________

(iv)Month,year&placefromwhereappeared for theFinalExaminationof that body _______________________________________

(v) Membership number, date &placeofadmission

MembershipNo.________________

Date _____________

Place______________

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9. Details of Practical experience acquired as providedunderregulation46AB(1)or48ofCompanySecretariesRegulations,1982(asamendedupto1stApril,2014)

Name of the organisation, paid-up share capital/reserves, if any

Period Nature of supervisory

Experience with designation

From To

10. Details of practical training undergone under regulation50oftheCompanySecretariesRegulations,1982under the old training structure applicable to the students registered for Executive Programme on or before 31st March, 2014 who did not opt for the new training structure.

Name of organisation

Period of Training

From To

11. Details of practical training undergone under regulation46BA of the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020.

Name of Organization

Period of Training

From To

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12. Details of training undergone with specialized agencyunder regulation 50(b) of the Company SecretariesRegulations, 1982 under the old training structure applicable to the students registered for Executive Programme on or before 31st March, 2014 who did not opt for the new training structure.

Name of Organization

Period of Training

From To

13. Detailsoftotalorpartialexemptionfromtraininggrantedunderregulation46 AB (2) or 46BC or48,51,52&53

Details of Exemption

Period Regulation Nature of Training

14. Details of Management Skills Orientation Programme(MSOP)/(CLDP)/(SMTP) attended :

(i)Organizedby:______________________

(ii)Period:FromTo

15. IherebydeclarethatIam/amnotapermanentresidentofIndia/residentoutside Indiaunder theForeignExchangeManagementAct,1999.

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16. I hereby undertake that if admitted as an associatememberoftheInstitute,IshallbeboundbytheCompanySecretaries Act, 1980 and the regulations made there-under as amended from time to time and shall abideby such bye-laws, rules, standing orders, directions,conditions or guidelines as may be laid down by theCouncilandmadeapplicabletomefromtimetotime.

17. Ienclose

i. Fitnesscertificatefromtwocurrentmembers(i.e.whoarenotdefaulters)havingat leastthreeyearsofstandingasamemberoftheInstitute.

ii. Specimensignaturecardwithphotograph.

iii. I voluntarily submit my CSBF application formfor enrolment as a life member of CompanySecretaries Benevolent Fund along with a DDfor Rs. 10,000/- drawn in favour of ‘CompanySecretaries Benevolent Fund’ payable at DelhiorthroughonlinemodetowardsLifeMembershipfee.

Note: Please upload photo image and signature after getting ACS Membership Number.

IsolemnlydeclarethatwhatIhavestatedaboveistrueandcorrecttothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief.

Yoursfaithfully,

Place:

Date: Signature

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* Applicant is requested to attach photocopies ofcertificates of his/her date of birth and degreeexamination(s)selfattested(withnameanddate).

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** Applicant is requested to attach certificate of IndianDomicileinoriginalalongwithphotostatcopythereof,ifnotanIndiancitizen.

*** In case professional address is not provided, the residential address would be treated as professional address and also communicationaddressbydefaultandthesamewouldbedisplayedonthewebsite

**** Rs.2000/- EntranceFee

Rs.1500/- AnnualAssociateMembershipFee(Rs. 750/-ifadmittedduringOctober-March)

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Total Rs. 3,500/- plus applicable GST.

CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR ADMISSION TO ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

(Pursuant to regulation 54/46AD)

CertifiedthatMr./Ms._____________________________________________________whoisapplyingforbeingadmittedas an Associate member of “The Institute of CompanySecretariesofIndia”andclaimstohaveacquirednecessarypracticalexperienceandundergonetheprescribedpracticaltraining, is inmyopinion,afitandappropriatepersontobeadmittedtothemembershipoftheInstitute.

Signature_____________________

Date: Name_____________________

Place: MembershipNo.ACS/FCS_______

CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR ADMISSION TO ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

(Pursuanttoregulation54/46AD)

CertifiedthatMr./Ms.________________________________

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_____________________whoisapplyingforbeingadmittedas an Associate member of “The Institute of CompanySecretariesofIndia”andclaimstohaveacquirednecessarypracticalexperienceandundergonetheprescribedpracticaltraining, is inmyopinion,afitandappropriatepersontobeadmittedtothemembershipoftheInstitute.

Signature_____________________

Date: Name_____________________

Place: MembershipNo.ACS/FCS_______

Note : Certificate of Fitness for admission to Associate Membership is to be obtained from at least two current members (i.e. who are not defaulters) having a standing of three years of membership.

1. BoothNo._______________ Sl.No.___________

2. BoothNo._______________ Sl.No.___________

3. BoothNo._______________ Sl.No.___________

4. BoothNo._______________ Sl.No.___________

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SPECIMEN SIGNATURE CARD

Name........................................................(Incapitallatters)

ACS/FCSNumber....................................Specimen Signatures

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

Duly signed passport size photograph of the applicant

CHECKLIST TO BE SUBMITTED ALONGWITH FORM A DULY SIGNED BY THE STUDENT AT THE TIME

OF APPLYING FOR ADMISSION AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP OF ICSI

SL. NO

PARTICULARS TICK THE CHECK BOX

1. Form-A

In Original (duly signed)

2. PassportSizecolouredphotograph

3. SpecimenSignatureCard

4. Certificateoffitness

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5. ProofofDateofBirth

(SelfAttested(withNameanddate)photocopy ofAdmit Card of ClassXth or certificate or marks sheetof class Xth or School LeavingCertificate (in which your date of Birth and full name is mentioned)or SelfAttested(withNameanddate)photocopyofpassport)

(Should be self attested with date, by the applicant)

6. Proof of Graduation/ FoundationpassofICSIorCSEET/FoundationpassofICAI(Cost)/CPTpassofICAI

(SelfAttested(withNameanddate)photocopyofDegreeofGraduationp rov ided by the Un ive rs i t yconcerned (please attach all parts of Marks sheets of Graduation, if degree certificate is not yet received from the university.)/Markssheet/certificate of Foundationpass of ICAI(Cost)/CPT pass ofICAIorattachphotocopyofMarksSheet/ or certificate of FoundationExaminationofICSI,ifstudenthaspassed Foundation ProgrammeExamination of ICSI) orCertificateof CS Executive Entrance Test(CSEET)

(Should be self attested with date, by the applicant)

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7. Proof of passing of ProfessionalProgramme or Final ExaminationofICSI

8. Proof of completion of followingTraining requirements as perCompany Secretaries Regulations(asapplicable):-

• EDP Completion Certif icate(Previously TOP)

•30daysEDPCompletionCertificate(as per Company Secretaries(Amendment)Regulations,2020)

• 24 hours PDP Complet ionCertificate(Previously ADP)

• 15 days Academic Program (ifapplicable)

• CLDP /MSOP Comp le t i onCertificate(Previously SMTP)

9. Proof of completion of all Trainingrequirements as per CompanySecretariesRegulations:-•15months/1Year/2year/3year/21 months Training CompletionCertificate(Ensure submission of all Quarterly Reports and Project Report in respect of your training (duly authenticated by the trainer) with the Institute before applying for ACS).

OR

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03months(orasrequired)PracticalTrainingCompletionCertificatealonga copy of letter granting exemptionfrom12monthsormoretraining.

15 days special ised TrainingCompletion Certificate with ROC/StockExchange/FIetc.

OR

AcopyoflettergrantingExemptionfrom 15 days specialised trainingwithROC/StockExchange/FIetc.

OR

12monthstrainingexemptionletterunder modified training structureand15daysAcademicProgram(ifapplicable).

OR

21 months practical training andExecutiveDevelopmentProgrammeexemptionletter

10. Fee • Entrance fee for AssociateMembership:Rs.2000/-• Annual Associate MembershipFeeforACS:Rs.1500/-(if applying between April- Sept.)

ORRs.750/-(if applying between Oct- March)

11 CopyofPANandAadharcard(AlsofillthedetailsinFormA)

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FORM ‘B’

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION AS FELLOW MEMBER

[SeeReg.5(2)]

To,

TheSecretarytotheCouncilof TheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia ‘ICSIHouse’,22,InstitutionalArea,LodiRoad, NewDelhi-110003

Sir,

I being anAssociate (bearing Membership No. ________and admitted on __________) hereby apply for entry inthe Register of members as a Fellow of the Institute ofCompany Secretaries of India in accordance with theprovisionscontained in theCompanySecretariesAct,1980andRegulationsmadethereunderanddeclarethatIamnotsubjecttoanyofthedisabilitiesstatedintheaforesaidActortheRegulations.Therequiredparticularsarefurnishedbelow:

1. NameinFull

(InBlockLetters)

________ ________ ________

First Middle Surname Name Name

2. Address

(i)Professional

Designation___________________

Name of Company/Organisation_____________________________

Address______________________

_____________________________

PinCode_____________________

TelephoneNo._________________

FaxNo______________________

E-Mail_______________________

MobileNo.___________________

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Website:_____________________

PAN:________________________

AadhaarNumber:______________

(ii)Residential Address______________________

_____________________________

PinCode_____________________

TelephoneNo._________________

FaxNo______________________

E-Mail_______________________

MobileNo.___________________(iii)Forallcorrespondence

(Please tick desiredaddress)

Professional Residential

3. ChangesineducationalandprofessionalqualificationsafteradmissionasAssociateMember(ifany)

4. Changeindomicile,nationalityorresidentshipafteradmissionasAssociateMembership(ifany)withpermanentorcommunicationaddressinIndia(ifapplicable).

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5. Statementofexperience:

(i) As Company Secretaryin Practice with period andCertificateofPracticeNo.(ii)Detailsofexperienceincludingasacompanysecretaryor in a position as mentioned in the guidelines forelevation fromACS to FCS available on the Institute’swebsite in organization (s) present and past showingconcisely theworkuponwhichengagedand thedegreeofpersonalresponsibilityinvolvedthereinwithacertificateofexperienceandorganisationchartdulysignedby thecompetentauthority.Name of the Or-

ganisation and its paid-up share capital

Exact official

title

Period Salary Reporting to

Nature of

Duties

From To

6. I hereby declare that I have not found guilty of anyprofessional or othermisconduct andmy namehas notbeen removed from the Register or been imposed finereferredinsub-section(3)ofsections21Aorsub-section(3)ofsection21BoftheCompanySecretariesAct,1980(as amended from time to time) at any time during theprecedingfiveyearsfromthedateofapplication.

7. IherebydeclarethatIhavecompletedminimumnumbersofProfessionalDevelopmentCreditHoursasdeterminedbytheCouncil.

8. Iherebydeclare that Iam/amnotapermanent residentof India/resident outside India under Foreign ExchangeManagementAct,1999.

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9. IherebydeclarethatwhatisstatedhereinaboveistrueandcorrecttothebestofmyknowledgeandIunderstandthatmyapplication for fellowmembership is consideredon the basis of correctness of the particulars furnishedhere-inabove.

10. Ienclose:

a. Copyofcertificateofpractice issuedbyICSI forpractisingmembers

b. Experience certificate in case of members inemployment

c. Copyofappointment letterandrelievingletter incaseexperiencecertificateisnotavailableorasmayberequiredbyICSI

d. Copy of DIR-12 filed by company towardsappointmentandcessation in caseemployed inthepostofCompanySecretary.

e. Organisationchartfromcurrentemployer.

(Deletewhicheverisnotapplicable)

Yoursfaithfully,

Place:

Date :

Signature

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FORM: BB

APPLICATION FOR RESTORATION OF MEMBERSHIP

To,

TheSecretarytotheCouncilof TheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia ‘ICSI’House,22,InstitutionalArea LodiRoad

NewDelhi-110003

Sir,

I hereby apply for restoration of my name in the RegisterasanAssociate/FellowMemberoftheInstituteofCompanySecretaries of India in accordance with the provisionscontained in the Company Secretaries Act, 1980 andRegulationsmadethereunderanddeclarethat IameligibleforthemembershipoftheInstituteandamnotsubjecttoanydisabilitiesstatedintheactortheRegulationsoftheInstitute.Therequiredparticularsarefurnishedbelow:

1. Name in full : _______ _____ __________

(InBlockLetters) First Middle Surname

2. Address

(i) Professional

Designation

NameofCompany___________________________

Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PinCode:______________City:_________________State: _______________________

TelephoneNo._______________Fax_____________MobileNo.___________________

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E–mail____________________________________

(ii) Residential

Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PinCode:_____________City:__________________State:__________________

TelephoneNo.______________Fax_____________MobileNo.____________________

E–mail____________________________________

3. Date of admission asAssociate /FellowMember oftheInstitute:__________________

4.MembershipNumber:ACS/FCS________________

5. Iherebyundertakethatifre-admittedasanAssociate/FellowMemberoftheInstitute,IwillbeboundbytheCompanySecretariesAct,1980andtheRegulationsmadethereunder,asamendedfromtimetotime.

6.IalsoundertakethatsuchinstanceswillnotrecurandIwillmakethepaymentofannualmembershipfeeinfuturewithinthestipulatedtime(i.e.onorbefore30thJuneofeachyear).

7.I have paid a sum of ₹ ____________ being thearrears ofAnnual Membership fee of ₹ _________for the years ____________ to ___________ andrestoration fee of ₹ 250/- alongwith entrance fee (₹ 2000/- forAssociates & Fellows) plus applicableGST@18%.

8.I solemnly declare thatwhat I have stated above istrueandcorrect.

Place: Yoursfaithfully,

Date: Signature

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FORM ‘C’

Certificate of Membership

[See Reg. 9(1)]

This is to certify that ____________________________ of_______________________________was admitted as anAssociate/Fellow of The Institute of Company Secretariesof India on the ________________________ day of_______________________OnethousandninehundredandGivenbytheCouncilunderthecommonsealofTheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia,this_______________dayof____________________Onethousandninehundredand__________________

Secretary President

FORM – D

APPLICATION FOR THE ISSUE/RENEWAL/RESTORATION OF CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICE

*See Reg. 10 & 14

For any change in address please go to ‘change of address’ link under manage account by login through

Member’s portal

(For the Financial Year 2020-21)

To

TheSecretary, TheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia ‘ICSIHOUSE’,22,InstitutionalArea,LodiRoad, NewDelhi-110003

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Sir,

Ifurnishbelowmyparticulars:( i ) Membersh ipNumber

FCS:ACS:

(ii)Nameinfull Mr./Ms./Dr.(inblockletters) Surname MiddleName Name(iii)DateofBirth:iv ) Profess ionalAddress:

Pleaseattachofficeaddressproof

(v ) Phone Nos.(Resi.)

(Off.)

(vi)MobileNo Emailid(vii)Websiteofthemember,ifany.(viii)DetailsofProfessionalQualifications

1. Submitted for (tick whichever is applicable):

(a)Issue#_____________(b)Renewal________________(c)Restoration_______________

# Completion of Orientation Programme is a pre-requisite for issuance of Certificate of Practice as per theCompany Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 20202. (a) Particulars of Certificate of Practice issued / surrendered/Cancelled earlier

Sl. No.

Certificate of Practice No.

Date of issue of CP

Date of surrender / Cancellation of CP

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(b) Unique Code Number

(i) Individual (ii) Proprietorship concern (iii) Partnership firm(iv)LLP

3. Area of Practice

Sl. No.

Area of Practice Please tick

(If Applicable)

1 CorporateLaw2 FinancialServiceandConsultancy3 Securities/Commodities Exchange

Market4 Finance including Project/Working

Capital/Loan Syndication(Specifytheareashandling)

5 Corporate Restructuring (HandlingMerger,acquisitions,demergerissuesetc). Specify the areas handling asdraftingofscheme,appearingbeforevariousregulatorybodiesforapprovalof scheme, getting the schemeimplemented,legalcomplianceswithvariousregulatorybodiesetc)

6 Excise/Customs/ServiceTax(Fillingof returns, Handling assessment,appearing before the appellateauthority)

7 Sales Tax/VAT Practice (Fillingof returns, Handling assessment,appearing before the appellateauthority)

8 IncomeTaxPractice(Fillingofreturns,Handling assessment, appearingbeforetheappellateauthority)

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9 Company Law Practice (Fillingof returns, Handling assessment,appearing before the appellateauthority)

10 Foreign Exchange Management(Specify the areas being handledi.e. filling of various forms/returns,appearingbeforeRBIetc)

11 Foreign Collaborations & JointVentures

12 IntellectualPropertyRights(Specifytheareasbeinghandled)

13 Depositories14 Monopol ies/Restr ict ive Trade

Practices/CompetitionLaw15 ConsumerProtectionLaws16 ArbitrationandConciliation17 ImportandExportPolicy&Procedure18 Environment Laws (Specify the

areas)19 LabourandIndustrialLaws(Specify

theareas)20 Societ ies/Trusts/Co-operat ive

Societies&NCTs(NonCo-operativeTrustSocieties)

21 FinancialConsultancy22 OtherEconomicLaws23 SEBI/SecuritiesAppellateTribunal24 BankingandInsurance25 Areas of practice as prescribed

under Regulation 168(2) may beadded

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26 AuthorisedCollectionCentre(ACC)fore-Stamping

27 AnyOtherService(Pleasespecify)

4. Verification:

(i)I state that I am/shall be engaged in the professionofCompanySecretaryonlyonwhole-timebasisandnot inanyotherprofession,business,occupationoremployment.IamnotenrolledasanAdvocateontherollsofanyBarCouncilanddonotholdcertificateofpracticefromanyprofessionalbodyincludingInstituteofCharteredAccountantsofIndiaandtheInstituteofCostAccountantsofIndia.*

(ii)Iherebyundertakethat,Ishallfollowalltheprovisionsof the Company Secretaries Act, 1980, regulationsmade thereunder as amended from time to timeas well as the applicable guidelines, issued by theInstitutefromtimetotime.

(iii)I state that as and when I cease to be in practice,I shall duly inform the Council and shall surrenderforthwiththecertificateofpracticeasrequiredbytheCompanySecretariesAct,1980,andtheregulationsmadethereunder,asamendedfromtimetotime.

(iv)Iherebyundertakethat,IshalladheretothemandatoryceilingasregardsissuingofSecretarialAuditReport(pursuanttoSection204oftheCompaniesAct,2013)andcertification/signingofAnnualReturn(pursuanttoSection92of theCompaniesAct,2013) in termsofthe Guidelines for Issuing Secretarial Audit Report,SigningandCertificationofAnnualReturnrespectivelyissuedbytheInstitutefromtimetotime.

(v)IherebydeclarethatIhavecompliedwithKYC/KYMnormsissuedbytheCounciloftheICSI.

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(vi )IundertaketosubjectmyselftopeerreviewasandwhendirectedbythePeerReviewBoard.

(vii)(a) I state that I have been / have not been peerreviewedfor theyear………….andacertificateno.……………..dated……………hasbeenissuedtomebythePeerReviewBoard.**

(vii)(b)IstatethatIhaveasoleproprietorshipfirminthename and style of___________________________________w.e.f.___________, which has been / hasnotbeenpeerreviewedfortheyear………….andacertificateno.……………..dated……………hasbeenissuedtothefirmbythePeerReviewBoard.**

(vii)(c)IstatethatIhaveapartnershipinthenameandstyle of _________________________________ w.e.f._________havingthefollowingotherpartners:

1. Name_____________________________ACS/FCS______CPNo._______

2. Name _____________________________ ACS/FCS______CPNo._______

3. Name_________________________________ACS/FCS ______ CP No. ______, which hasbeen/hasnotbeenpeerreviewedfortheyear………….andacertificateno.……………..dated……………hasbeen issued to thefirmby thePeerReviewBoard.**

(vii)(d)IstatethatIhaveaLLPinthenameandstyleof____________________________w.e.f.___________havingthefollowingotherpartners:

1. Name _______________________________ACS/FCS_______CPNo.______

2. Name _______________________________ACS/FCS_______CPNo.______

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3. Name _______________________________ACS/FCS_______CPNo.______,whichhasbeen/hasnotbeenpeerreviewedfortheyear………….andacertificateno.……………..dated……………hasbeenissuedtothefirmbythePeerReviewBoard.**

(viii)I state that Ihave issued_____nos.advertisementsduringtheyear______(previousFY) inaccordancewith the Guidelines for Advertisement by CompanySecretaryinPracticeissuedbytheInstitute.**

(Pleasewrite0ifnotapplicable)

(ix)I state that I have issued ______ nos. CorporateGovernance compliance certificates under Clause49of theListingagreementduring theyear______(previousFY).**


(x)I state that I have issued_____nos.Reconciliationof Share Capital Audit Report on a quarterly basisof _____nos.CompaniesunderSection55Aof theSecuritiesandExchangeBoardofIndia(DepositoriesandParticipants)Regulations, 1996 during the year_____(previousFY).**


(xi)Istate that Ihaveundertaken_____nos.SecretarialAuditsunderSection204oftheCompaniesAct,2013asperlistattachedintheformatasunderduringtheyear___(previousFY)**

Sl. Name of CIN No. Date of No. the Company of Company Signing

1.

2.

3.

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(xii)IstatethatIhaveissued_______nos.certificatesofAnnualReturnduring the year___ (previousFY) inaccordancewiththeGuidelinesforIssuingSecretarialAudit Report, Signing and Certification of AnnualReturnissuedbytheInstitutefromtimetotime.**


(xiii)I declare that I have beenmaintaining a register ofattestation/certification services rendered by me/myfirminaccordancewiththeGuidelinesforRequirementofMaintenanceofaRegisterofAttestation/CertificationServicesRenderedbyPractisingCompanySecretary/FirmofPractisingCompanySecretariesissuedbytheInstitute.**

(xiv)IdeclarethatIhavegivenUDINissuedbytheInstituteforeverydocumentsignedorcertifiedbymetowardsattestation/certificationservicesrenderedbymeasapractisingcompanysecretary.**”The details of UDIN generated are as follows:”

(xv)I declare that I have completed the OrientationProgramme as required under the CompanySecretaries (Amendment) Regulations,2020.* vide Certificate No._____________________,organised by ____________ from ________ (date)to________(date).

(xvi)“I affirm to have adhered to theAuditing StandardsissuedbyICSIforauditsundertakenbyme.”

5. I hereby declare that I have secured ----------------- no.of Credit Hours with a self-certification affirming that Ihave attended the professional development programmesmentionedthereinheldduringthefinancialyear

6. I further declare that theparticulars furnishedabovearetrueandcorrect.

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Place: Date:

Anyrelevant/additionaldocument

------------------------------------------------------------------------- * In case of issue of Certificate of Practice, following

documentsarerequired:

** Applicableincaseofrenewal/restorationofCertificateofPractice

CopyofOrientationprogrammecompletioncertificate

Copy of the relieving letter in case earlier inemployment.

Copy of Form DIR 12 regarding cessation ofemploymentincaseworkingearlierasCompanySecretary.

CopyofletterofcancellationofCertificateofPracticeofotherprofessionalbodies(ifapplicable).

Self declaration duly signed by applicant that not inemploymentasonapplicationdate.

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FORM E

CP ____ Certificate of Practice

[SeeReg.10(2)]

Thisistocertifythat______________________________of__________________________________________BearingA.C.S./F.C.S.No.__________________isentitledtopracticeasCompanySecretary.

This certificate is issued subject to the provisions of theCompanySecretariesAct,1980and the regulations framedthereunder, as amended from time to time and shall beeffectivefrom__________dayof_______19__________andisrenewableonyeartoyearbasis.

Given under the common seal of the Institute of CompanySecretariesofIndia,this_______________dayof________Onethousandninehundredand_______________

Secretary President

FORM F

Renewal of Certificate of Practice

[SeeReg.10(3)]

No.C.P.:__________________Dated__________________

DearSir/Madam

IherebyacknowledgethereceiptofannualcertificatefeeofRs. ____________sent by you for renewal ofCertificate ofPracticefortheyear________________.

The existing certificate of practice granted to you hasaccordingly been renewed for the year _________ inpursuance of regulation 10(3) of the Company SecretariesRegulations,1982.

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IssuedbytheauthorityoftheCouncil.

Yours faithfully,

Secretary

FORM 1

Form for giving Particulars of Offices and Firms

[SeeReg.165]

1. Nameof thecompanysecretaryorfirmofcompanysecretariesinpractice.

2. Name(s) of the proprietor/partners of the firm withmembershipnumber(s)

3. Dateofcommencementoffirm.

4. Addressoftheheadofficeofthecompanysecretary/firm.

5. *Addresses of the branch offices of the companysecretary/firm,ifany

6. *Thedate(s)ofopeningofbranchoffice(s).

7. Nameof themember Inchargeofeachof theofficei.e.,headofficeandbranchoffices,withmembershipNo.

8. Whetheranyofthemembersmentionedincolumn7aboveare in chargeof anyotherofficeof companysecretary or a firm or such company secretary or afirmofsuchcompanysecretariesandwhetheranyofthem is engaged in full-time of part-time occupationelsewhere.Ifso,fullparticularsshouldbegiven.

9.1*Name(s) of the member(s) of the Institute withmembership number(s) who is/are working as paidassistant(s) in thefirm/under thecompanysecretaryinpracticeanddateofjoiningofeachmember.

*Delete,ifnotapplicable.

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Place: Signature Date: oftheCompanySecretary/Partners ofthefirmwiththemembershipnumber.

N.B.This formmust be singedby all partners.Until this isdone,theexistenceofpartnershiporchangerelatingtheretowill not be recognized.An attested copy of the partnershipdeedshouldbesentwith this formdulyauthenticatedbyapartnerofthefirm.

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Part II – Applicable to Students

FORM NO. ST7

Professional Programme Certificate

{SeeReg.42(3)}

C.No……………. (Regn. No. ………......) Roll No…………...

This is to certify that

..............................................................(NameoftheStudent)of ………………………………………....(Name of the City/District)haspassedthe

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME EXAMINATION

heldbyTheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndiainthemonthof……………….20…

Given under the authority of the Council, this…..…day of………..(Month&Year)

AuthorizedSignatory Secretary

Note : Issue of Pass Certificates to Foundation & Executive Programme Stage passed students has been discontinued with effect from June, 2010 Session of CS Examinations.

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FORM No. ST 8

Application for Licentiate ICSI

[SeeReg.29(1)]

TheSecretary

TheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndia ‘ICSIHOUSE’,22,InstitutionalArea,LodiRoad NewDelhi–110003.

Sir,

IherebyapplyforenrolmentasaLicentiateoftheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndiainaccordancewithRegulation29 of the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982. Therequiredparticularsarefurnishedbelow:

1. Nameinfull:Mr./Miss/Mrs._____________________

(inblockletters)

2. Father’s/Husband’sName:_____________________

3. Nationality__________________________________

4. Domicile___________________________________

5. Complete postal address to ___________________ whichcommunicationtobesent

6. Occupation,ifanywith_______________________ designationandfulladdress

7. Educational/Professional______________________ Qualifications

8. Theyearandmonthin Groups Year Month Roll whichthefinal No. examinationpassed/ ____ ___ ___ ___ completed: ____ ___ ___ ___

9. StudentRegistrationNumber__________________

10. IherebyundertakethatifadmittedasLicentiateICSI

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of the Institute, I shall abide by regulations, bye-laws,rules,standingorders,directions,conditionsorguidelinesasmaybe laid downby theCouncil andmadeapplicabletomefromtimetotime.

11. ABankdraftdrawnon……BankbearingNo…dated…forRs.……towardstheannualsubscription/differenceinannualsubscriptionisenclosed.

Yoursfaithfully,

Place……………

Date……………

Signature&Name

FORM No. ST 9

(EMBLEM)

THE INSTITUTE OF COMPANY SECRETARIES OF INDIA

Licentiateship Certificate

(SeeReg.29)

This is to certify that______________ son/daughter/wife ofShri________________ of___________ has been enrolledasLicentiateofTheInstituteofCompanySecretariesofIndiaandisentitledtousethedescriptiveletters“LicentiateICSI”.

This certificate is issued subject to the provisions of theCompanySecretariesAct,1980and the regulations framedthereunder, as amended from time to time and shall beeffectivefrom_______dayof________20_________andisrenewableonyeartoyearbasis.

Given under the authority of the Council this______ dayof_______20..

Secretary

(ThisCertificateisthepropertyoftheInstitute)

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NOTES

The Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 · 162. Members to supply information 164 163. Branch office 164 164. Officesnot in-charge of members 164 165. Particulars of officesand

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