(1) Where a bond presented to the Accountant General is damaged, defaced or rendered illegible, he or she may issue a duplicate bond in its place.
(2) Where a bond is lost, a duplicate bond shall not be issued by the Accountant General unless the applicant—
(a) produces an affidavit to the effect that the original bond was lost or destroyed; and
(b) guarantees to indemnify the Government against loss in case the bond is subsequently found and presented for payment.
(3) A duplicate bond issued under this section shall be in accordance with the requirements of section 5.