Penalty for falsely claiming to be a member, etc.—Subject to the provisions of section 7, any person who,— — THE COMPANY SECRETARIES ACT, 1980

. Penalty for falsely claiming to be a member, etc.—Subject to the provisions of section 7, any person who,—

24 . Penalty for falsely claiming to be a member, etc.—Subject to the provisions of section 7, any person who,— (a) not being a member of the Institute,— (i) represents that he is a member of the Institute; or (ii) uses the designation " Company Secretary " ; or (iii) uses the letters " A.C.S. " or " F.C.S. " after his name; or (b) being a member of the Institute, but not having a certificate of practice, represents that he is in practice or practises as a Company Secretary, shall be punishable on first conviction with fine which may extend to 1 [one lakh rupees], and on any subsequent conviction with imprisonment which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to 2 [five lakh rupees], or with both.

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