9. Issue of duplicate copy of certificate

If a certificate of registration or a certificate of enrolment granted under these rules, is lost, destroyed or defaced or mutilated or becomes illegible, the holder of the certificate shall apply to the assessing authority for grant of a duplicate copy of such certificate. The said authority shall after such verification as may be necessary to issue to the holder of the certificate a copy of the original certificate, after stamping thereon the works "Duplicate Copy".