Section 43 in The Punjab Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
43. Loss or destruction of certificate of registration of a vehicle other than transport vehicle
. [Section 65(2)(d)] - (1) If at any time the certificate of registration of a vehicle other than a transport vehicle is lost or destroyed the owner shall forthwith intimate the facts, in writing, to the registering authority by whom the certificate of registration was issued or by whom the registration marks of the vehicle was assigned under section 47 and shall apply in Form 26 of the Central Rules to the said registering authority for the issue of a duplicate certificate of registration and certificate of fitness.(2)On receipt of an application under sub-rule (1) together with fee as specified in rule 81 of the Central Rules, the registering authority may, after making such enquiries as may appear necessary, issue a duplicate certificate of registration in Form 23 of the Central rules, stamped 'Duplicate' in red ink.
