15AFunctions of Institute.

¹[15A. Functions of Institute.--The functions of the Institute shall include--
(a) the examination of candidates for enrolment;
(b) the regulation of training of students;
(c) the maintenance and publication of a Register of persons qualified to practice as cost accountants;
²[(ca) the maintenance and publication of a Register of firms;]
(d) collection of fees from members, examinees and other persons;
(e) subject to the orders of the appropriate authorities under this Act, the removal of names from the ³[Register of members and firms and the restoration of names to the Register of members and firms] which have been removed;
(f) the maintenance of a library and publication of books and periodicals relating to accountancy and allied subjects;
(g) the conduct of elections to the Council of the Institute; and
(h) the granting or refusal of certificates of practice as per guidelines issued by the Council.]