My self Juned munshi. recently i clear CA final examination and now i am Chartered Accountant. I want to get membership number from the institute without COP. I download form no. 2 for get membership number. In form 2 fee detail indicate that you are required to pay Rs.8500 for get only membership number. In Rs.8500 fee also include Rs. 5000 as a Chartered Accountant Benevolent fund. So sir my question is Contribution under CA Benevolent fund is compulsory or it is optional ??
It is allowed to pay only Rs. 3500 as a entrance fee and annual membership fee ???