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After the commencement of the Scheme each eligible worker may apply for membership in the Fund in the manner and within the fixed date as may be prescribed. (2) Each eligible self-employed worker may also apply for membership in the manner and within the fixed date as may be prescribed. (3) Those workers and self employed persons who have completed 18 years of age but not completed 55 years of age shall be eligible for membership. (4) Application, acceptance of application for membership, taking up of decision, fees and registration of members shall be in the manner as may be prescribed. (5) The right for appeal to whom the membership was denied, cancellation of membership and reinstatement of cancelled membership shall be in the manner as may be prescribed.