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Membership of the Fund- 1[(1) Every recognised clerk of the Advocate in the State below 2[the age of 45 years] and being a member of any Advocates’ Clerks Association recognised by the Committee may apply to the Committee for admission as a member of the fund, in such form as may be prescribed.] (2) On receipt of an application under sub-section (1) the Committee shall make such enquiry as it deems fit and either admit the applicant to the Fund or for reasons to be recorded in writing reject the application. Provided that no order rejecting an application shall be passed unless the applicant has been given an opportunity of being heard. (3) 3[XXXX] (4) In the event of rejection of the application, 4[the amount] paid along with the application shall be refunded to the applicant. 5[(5) Every recognised clerk of the Advocate in the State shall pay to the fund an admission fee of rupees fifty along with an amount of rupees five hundred towards subscription for life membership.] (6) Every member shall, at the time of admission to the membership of the Fund make a nomination conferring on one or more 6[nominees] the right to receive the amount which may be due to him from the fund in the event of his death before the amount has been paid to him.