Loss or defacement of a contribution card

(1) Where a contribution card is lost, destroyed or defaced in any material particular while in the custody of the employer or the insured person such employer or person shall forthwith report the loss, destruction or defacement to the Manager. (2) On receiving a report under paragraph (1) the Manager shall cause all necessary investigations to be made regarding the report and shall replace the contribution card, subject to such conditions as to any insurance stamps allegedly affixed thereon, as he may decide for the replacement of the card, having regard to the result of the investigations card.