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Ms. Anita, a non-member, introduces herself as 'Company Secretary' and writes F.C.S. after her name, but does not award any diploma or use the Institute's name or seal. Which provision is directly attracted?

Section 24 is attracted, because a non-member who uses the designation Company Secretary or the letters F.C.S. falsely claims membership. Section 25 deals instead with misuse of the Institute's name or seal, awarding similar qualifications, or seeking to regulate the profession, none of which occurred.

  1. ASection 24, penalty for falsely claiming to be a member or using the designation Company Secretary or letters A.C.S. or F.C.S.Correct
  2. BSection 25(1)(a), use of the Institute's name or seal
  3. CSection 25(1)(b), awarding a degree or diploma
  4. DSection 25(1)(c), seeking to regulate the profession

Explanation

Section 24(a) penalises a non-member who represents membership, uses the designation Company Secretary or uses A.C.S. or F.C.S. after his name. Section 25 applies to misuse of the Institute's name or seal, awarding qualifications, or regulating the profession, none of which occurred here.

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