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Kiran Semiconductors Ltd wonders who manages the Register of Layout-Designs. Which statement is correct?

The register is kept under the control and management of the Registrar, subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government, as Section 6(2) states. The Appellate Board and proprietors do not manage it, and the Registrar is not sidelined.

  1. AThe register is kept under the control and management of the Registrar, subject to the Central Government's superintendence and directionCorrect
  2. BThe register is managed by the Appellate Board, subject to the Registrar's direction
  3. CThe register is managed jointly by registered proprietors elected by members
  4. DThe register is managed by the Central Government without any role for the Registrar

Explanation

Section 6(2) states the register is kept under the control and management of the Registrar, subject to the superintendence and direction of the Central Government. The Appellate Board has no managing role, and the Registrar is not excluded.

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