The Secretary shall:-
(1) attend all the meetings of the Authority and shall assist Chairman in implementing the decisions of the Authority;
(2) maintain a proper record of the proceedings of the meetings of the Authority and decisions taken in those meetings;
(3) maintain proper record of the register of exporters in accordance with the provisions of Chapter III of the Act;
(4) issue receipts on behalf of the Authority for all moneys received under Act;
(5) maintain or cause to be maintained an account of the receipts and expenditure of the Authority; and
(6) be responsible for preparation of draft Annual report on the working of the Authority and its submission to Central Government after approval by the Authority on a date not later than the date specified in this behalf by the Central Government.
CHAPTER IV Powers of the Authority relating to Financial matters
8. Borrowing powers-The Authority may exercise its powers under section 17, with the previous sanction of the Central Government.
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CHAPTER V Registration
9. Application for Registration - (1) Every application for registration as an exporter of Scheduled products shall be made to the Secretary or any other officer authorized by the authority in this behalf in Form I which may be obtained from the office of the Authority on payment of rupees five and shall be accompanied by a certificate regarding applicant’s financial status from any Scheduled Bank.
(2) Every application for registration as an exporter shall also be accompanied by a fee of rupees twenty five.
10. Grant of a Certificate - (1) Upon receipt of an application for the grant of a certificate, the Secretary or any other officer authorized by the Authority in this behalf may make an inquiry in a manner deemed necessary, and either grant or refuse the registration.
(2) Where the registration is refused, the reasons for such refusal shall be recorded in writing and a copy of the same shall be furnished to the applicant and the fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded to him.
(3) Where registration is granted, the Secretary or other officer shall issue a certificate in Form II which shall be subject to such conditions as are mentioned in the certificate.
11. Cancellation of Certificate - Where the Secretary or other officer authorized by the Authority in this behalf is satisfied that any person who has obtained a certificate by furnishing incorrect information or that he has contravened any of the provisions of these rules or if the conditions mentioned in the certificate, or any person who has been registered as an exporter fails during the period of twelve consecutive months to export any of the Scheduled products in respect of which he is registered, or if the Secretary or such other officer is satisfied that such person has become disqualified to continue as an exporter, the Secretary or such officer may, after giving the person who holds a certificate a reasonable opportunity of making his objections, by order, cancel the certificate and communicate to him such order.
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