The Commissioners's Seal and Identification Number

Yes, we are back to look at the seal and identification number of a Commissioner for Oath. Part IX of the Commissioners for Oath Rules, 1993 tells you about the provision of an identification number and the seal of the Commissioner.

Rule 19(1) states that every Commissioner shall have a seal as prescribed in Form 9  which must incorporate his identification number and name.

According to Amendment (1A) [Ins. P.U. 26/96], every public offcier appointed as a Commissioner shall have a seal as prescribed in Form 9A in corporating the Commissioner's identification number, his name and the name of the department where he works currently.

Sub-rule (2) states that the Commissioner's identification number shall be thatwhich is stated in his letter of appointment.

Rule 19 tells us about the 'Proof of Oath'. It states clearly that no oath shall be deemed to have been duly administered unless the Commissioner's seal has been affixed to, and the Commissioner has signed the document,deed or instrument in respect of which the oath was administered.


This is a simple section more of form  then of substance.