Section 9: Commencement of chit.

(1) Every foreman shall, after all the tickets specified in the chit agreement are fully subscribed, file a declaration to that effect with the Registrar.

(2) As soon as may be after a declaration is filed under sub-section (1), the Registrar shall, after satisfying himself that all the requirements relating to sanction, registration of chit and other matters have been duly complied with, grant a certificate of commencement to the foreman.

(3) No foreman shall commence any auction or the draw of any chit or appropriate any gross chit amount unless a certificate of commencement referred to in sub-section (2) is obtained by him.