CO-Seal and Identification Number

The subject of Part IX  and Rule 19 and rule 20 is about the seal of the CO and his identification number.
Rule 19 ( Sub-rule 1) stipulated that any person appointed as a CO shall have a seal as prescribed in Form 9 incorporating the CO's identity number and his name.

Sub-rule 1A states that every officer appointed as a CO shall have a seal as prescribed in Form 9A incorporating the CO's identification number,,his name and the name of his department  where he serves currently. The CO's identification number is stated in his letter of appointment.


Rule 20 stated in very clear terms that no oath can be considered officially administered unless the CO's seal has been affixed to the document and the CO has signed it. The proof of oath is administered on documents, deeds or other instruments.