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6. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner was granted liberty to satisfy this court as to how the instant petition can be maintained under Article 226 of the Constitution. Learned counsel by way of rejoinder, has brought on record various documents to indicate that respondent No. 3-IETE is discharging public function. The same is governed by various government policies and is also helping the government in discharging its function. He has pointed out that the respondent No.3-IETE is India's leading recognised professional society devoted to the advancement of Science and Technology, Electronics, Telecommunications and IT. The society has been founded in the year 1953 and the same is the National Apex Professional body of Electronics and Telecommunication, Computer Science and IT Professionals. It serves more than 1,25,000 members (including corporate, student and ISF members) through 63 centres spread all over India and abroad. According to him, the institution provides leadership in science and technical areas which are of direct importance for the national development and economy. He further stated that the Government of India has recognised IETE as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) and has also notified it as an Educational Institution of National Eminence. According to him, the objectives of IETE are to focus on advancing Electro Technology and other allied subjects. The society conducts and sponsors technical buildings, conferences, symposia and CS (OS)- 195/2008 WP (C) 5992/2014 (2005) 116 DLT 469 (2004)6 SCC 254 exhibitions all over India, publishes technical journals, provides continued education as well as career advancement opportunities to its members.

(i) to hold meetings of the Institution for reading and discussing communications bearing upon Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology and allied subjects, or the application thereof or upon subjects relating thereto,
(ii) to hold and promote Exhibitions of instruments, apparatus, machinery or other appliances connected with Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology and allied subjects or their applications,
(iii) to print, publish, sell, lend or distribute proceedings or report of the Institution or any papers or communications, works or treatise on Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology and allied subjects or their applications, or any abstracts thereof or extracts therefrom,
(iv) to encourage research, and promote the development of appropriate technologies in Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology and allied subjects and their applications,
(vii) to undertake such other activities which will further the objects and aims of the Institution and advance the science and technique of Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology and allied subjects,
(viii) to undertake educational activities including online education, skill development, R&D, Consultancy, leading to conduction of Exams for different courses and issue of certificates to its student members."