{"id":1533,"date":"2026-02-14T11:33:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T11:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/blog\/?p=1533"},"modified":"2026-02-14T11:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T11:47:22","slug":"lost-society-share-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/blog\/lost-society-share-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost Society Share Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1533\" class=\"elementor elementor-1533\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f206fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f206fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-659919f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"659919f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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Complete Guide to Duplicate Issuance in Mumbai Housing Societies<\/h1>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n            <strong>Important Notice<\/strong><br><br>\r\n            The society share certificate being lost can stop property transfer, withhold No Objection Certificate (NOC) issuance, and hold up membership transfer or share transfer requests in a co\u2011operative housing society in Mumbai. The housing societies in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra are now required to follow a prescribed share certificate loss procedure governed by the Maharashtra Co\u2011operative Societies Act, 1960. This duplicate share certificate process normally takes approximately 3\u20134 weeks.\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"toc-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"toc-title-wrapper\">\r\n                <div class=\"yellow-bar\"><\/div>\r\n                <h3>Table of Contents<\/h3>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <ul class=\"toc-grid\">\r\n                <li><a href=\"#what-is\">What is Share Certificate?<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><a href=\"#step-by-step\">Step-by-Step Process<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><a href=\"#timeline\">Timeline Breakdown<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><a href=\"#documents\">Document Checklist<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><a href=\"#costs\">Cost Breakdown<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><a href=\"#newspaper-recommendations\">Newspaper Recommendations<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><a href=\"#public-notice\">Public Notice Format<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><a href=\"#templates\">Downloadable Templates<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><a href=\"#notice-formats\">Five Notice Formats<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><a href=\"#indemnity-bond\">Sample Indemnity Bond<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><a href=\"#rules\">Housing Society Rules<\/a><\/li>\r\n                <li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"what-is\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>What Does a Society Share Certificate Mean?<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p>\r\n            One important legal document issued by a co\u2011operative housing society is a <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/loss-of-share-certificate-notice-advertisement-in-mumbai\/\">society share certificate,<\/a> which is a document that shows you are the registered owner of a definite number of shares in the society and, by way of those shares, the identified member of a particular flat or unit. It captures your name, flat number, number of shares, unique share numbers, and the entire details of the society. This document is considered primary evidence of the right to membership, ownership interest in the housing society in Maharashtra, and your right to sell, gift, transfer or mortgage the flat during any property transfer or society transfer process.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"step-by-step\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Step-by-Step Process to Get a Duplicate Share Certificate<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p>These are the steps that you need to follow to the letter, to ensure that you receive your duplicate in 15-30 days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n        <ol class=\"ordered-list\">\r\n            <li><strong>File FIR\/Police Complaint:<\/strong> Go to your local police station (e.g., Bandra or Andheri) and file the loss. Obtain a copy of a FIR or NC (Non-Cognizable) complaint. FIR option online available through Maharashtra Police portal (maharashtra.gov.in): for lost documents, enter details and get the acknowledgement.<\/li>\r\n            \r\n            <li><strong>Inform the Society:<\/strong> Submit a written application to the Society Secretary with FIR copy, explaining the loss (lost, stolen, damaged, or misplaced).<\/li>\r\n            \r\n            <li><strong>Submit Indemnity Bond:<\/strong> File a notarized indemnity Bond on \u20b9200-500 stamp paper, which is a guarantee that the society will not claim against the personal property of a person in the future.<\/li>\r\n            \r\n            <li><strong>Public Notice Publication:<\/strong> Society also advertises in two English and one Marathi newspaper (Times of India\/Free Press Journal\/Maharashtra Times\/Loksatta). You pay costs (\u20b92,000-5,000 total).<\/li>\r\n            \r\n            <li><strong>Wait & Issuance:<\/strong> 15 days to object. Otherwise, society issues reproduced at subsequent Managing Committee meetings.<\/li>\r\n        <\/ol>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"timeline\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Timeline Breakdown<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <ul class=\"timeline-list\">\r\n            <li><strong>Day 1-2:<\/strong> FIR filing and application submission<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Day 3-7:<\/strong> Bond notarization and society approval<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Day 8-10:<\/strong> Newspaper advertisement publication<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Day 11-25:<\/strong> Objection period (15 days)<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Day 26-30:<\/strong> Duplicate certificate ready for issuance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"documents\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Document Checklist<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <ul class=\"checklist\">\r\n            <li>FIR\/NC complaint copy<\/li>\r\n            <li>Written application to society<\/li>\r\n            <li>Notarized indemnity bond<\/li>\r\n            <li>ID proof (Aadhaar\/PAN)<\/li>\r\n            <li>Society membership proof<\/li>\r\n            <li>Payment receipts for ads\/fees<\/li>\r\n            <li>Affidavit (if required by society)<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"costs\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Cost Breakdown (Mumbai Averages, 2026)<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <table>\r\n            <thead>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <th>Item<\/th>\r\n                    <th>Cost Range (\u20b9)<\/th>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n            <\/thead>\r\n            <tbody>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>Indemnity bond stamp paper<\/td>\r\n                    <td>200 - 500<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>Notary fees<\/td>\r\n                    <td>500 - 1,000<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>Newspaper ads (8x4 cm, 2 papers)<\/td>\r\n                    <td>3,000 - 6,000<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>Society processing charges<\/td>\r\n                    <td>500 - 2,000<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td><strong>Total Estimated Cost<\/strong><\/td>\r\n                    <td><strong>4,700 - 10,000<\/strong><\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n            <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n\r\n        <p><em>Note: All costs are borne by the member<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"newspaper-recommendations\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Newspaper Recommendations for Mumbai<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <table>\r\n            <thead>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <th>Type<\/th>\r\n                    <th>Newspaper<\/th>\r\n                    <th>Approx. Cost (8x4 cm)<\/th>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n            <\/thead>\r\n            <tbody>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>English<\/td>\r\n                    <td>Times of India<\/td>\r\n                    <td>\u20b92,500<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>English<\/td>\r\n                    <td>Free Press Journal<\/td>\r\n                    <td>\u20b91,800<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>Marathi<\/td>\r\n                    <td>Maharashtra Times<\/td>\r\n                    <td>\u20b92,200<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n                <tr>\r\n                    <td>Marathi<\/td>\r\n                    <td>Loksatta<\/td>\r\n                    <td>\u20b91,900<\/td>\r\n                <\/tr>\r\n            <\/tbody>\r\n        <\/table>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"public-notice\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Sample Public Notice Format<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"format-box\">LOSS OF SHARE CERTIFICATE\r\n\r\nIt is hereby informed that the original of Share Certificate No. [123], Distinctive Nos. [001-050], symbolizing [5] shares of [Green Acres CHS Ltd., Bandra (W), Mumbai - 400050], issued in the name of Mr.\/Mrs. [Name] is lost\/stolen\/misplaced.\r\n\r\nThe member has requested a duplicate certificate. Any individual with objections is supposed to notify the society to be notified within 15 days of publishing this notification.\r\n\r\nDate: [DD\/MM\/YYYY]\r\nSecretary\r\n[Society Name]\r\n[Society Address]<\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"templates\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Downloadable Templates<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"download-section\">\r\n            <h4>\ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f Available Templates<\/h4>\r\n            <ul class=\"download-list\">\r\n                <li>Society Share Certificate Lost Notice \u2013 Basic Format (PDF)<\/li>\r\n                <li>Society Share Certificate Lost Notice \u2013 Letterhead Format (PDF)<\/li>\r\n                <li>Sample Affidavit \u2013 Duplicate Certificate (PDF)<\/li>\r\n                <li>Public Notice Template \u2013 Joint Ownership<\/li>\r\n                <li>Public Notice Template \u2013 Inherited Property<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"notice-formats\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Five Ready-to-Use Notice Formats<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>1. Basic Format (Simple Cases)<\/h3>\r\n        <div class=\"format-box\">LOSS OF SHARE CERTIFICATE\r\n\r\nNotice is hereby given that the original Share Certificate No. [Number], Distinctive Nos. [From] to [To], representing [Number] shares of [Society Name], [Society Address], Mumbai, issued to [Member Name], R\/o [Member Address], has been LOST.\r\n\r\nThe member has applied for duplicate. Any person having claim\/objection must contact the Society Secretary within 15 days from [Date of Publication].\r\n\r\n[Society Secretary Name]\r\nSecretary, [Society Name]\r\n[Contact No. & Email]<\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>2. Society Letterhead Format (Most Recommended for Mumbai)<\/h3>\r\n        <div class=\"format-box\">[Society Letterhead with Logo\/Address]\r\n\r\nPUBLIC NOTICE - LOSS OF SHARE CERTIFICATE\r\n\r\nThis is with the view of informing Share Certificate No(s). [Number(s)], in respect of shares of [Member Name(s)], in respect of [Flat No.], [Society Name], [Address], have been lost\/stolen.\r\n\r\nFIR No. [Number] dated [Date] filed at [PS Name]. Applied for duplicate. Any objection within 15 days to undersigned.\r\n\r\nDate: [Date]\r\n[Society Secretary Name & Signature]\r\nPh: [Number]<\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>3. Detailed Format with FIR (High-Value Flats)<\/h3>\r\n        <div class=\"format-box\">LOST SHARE CERTIFICATE - OBJECTION INVITED\r\n\r\nShare Certificate No. [Number], Distinctive [From-To], [Shares] shares of [Society Name], [Address], held by [Name], [Flat No.], LOST. FIR No. [FIR Details] at [PS].\r\n\r\nDuplicate applied. Claims within 15 days from this notice, else duplicate issues.\r\n\r\n[Society Name]\r\nBy Secretary [Name]\r\n[Date & Contact]<\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>4. Joint Ownership Format<\/h3>\r\n        <div class=\"format-box\">NOTICE: LOSS OF SHARE CERTIFICATE (JOINT)\r\n\r\nOriginal Share Cert. No. [Number] for Flat No. [XX], [Shares] shares of [Society Name], issued to [Name1] & [Name2], both R\/o [Address], LOST\/MISPLACED.\r\n\r\nDuplicate sought. Objections to Society within 15 days.\r\n\r\nJointly,\r\n[Name1 & Name2]\r\nVia Society Secretary [Name]<\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>5. Inherited\/Transferred Format<\/h3>\r\n        <div class=\"format-box\">LOSS NOTICE - TRANSFERRED SHARES\r\n\r\nShare Cert. No. [Number], originally issued to [Deceased\/Previous Owner], now transferred to [New Owner Name], Flat [No.], [Society Name], LOST.\r\n\r\nLegal heir\/sale docs submitted. FIR [Details]. Objections within 15 days.\r\n\r\n[Society Secretary]\r\n[Contact]<\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"indemnity-bond\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Sample Indemnity Bond (Notarized Affidavit)<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"format-box\">AFFIDAVIT \/ INDEMNITY BOND\r\n\r\nI, [Your Full Name], son\/daughter of [Father's Name], aged [Age] years, residing at [Full Address, Flat No., Society Name, Mumbai], do hereby solemnly affirm and state as under:\r\n\r\n1. That I hold variegated Share Certificate No. [Number] Distinctive Nos. [No. of Shares] shares of [Society Name] [Society Address].\r\n\r\n2. The said original Share Certificate is either lost\/misplaced\/stolen.\r\n\r\n3. That I have filed FIR\/NC No. [Number] dated [Date] at [Police Station].\r\n\r\n4. I will indemnify [Society Name] and the office bearer in respect of any loss, claim or damage because of issuance of duplicate.\r\n\r\n5. Such a bond is performed on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. [Amount].\r\n\r\nDEPONENT\r\n\r\nVerification: Verified at Mumbai on [Date]. The contents are true and correct.\r\n\r\nSignature: [Your Signature]\r\n\r\n(Notary Seal)<\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"rules\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Housing Society Share Certificate Rules (Mumbai-Specific)<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <ul class=\"content-list\">\r\n            <li><strong>Maharashtra Co-op Societies Act, Bye-Law 66:<\/strong> Society must issue duplicates after notice; member bears costs.<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Bilingual ads mandatory:<\/strong> English + Marathi newspapers required.<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>Bye-Law 19:<\/strong> No duplicate without 15-day notice period.<\/li>\r\n            <li><strong>For sales\/transfers:<\/strong> Original or duplicate + indemnity needed for NOC.<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"highlight-box\">\r\n            <strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><br><br>\r\n            <ul class=\"content-list\">\r\n                <li>Skipping FIR\u2014societies cannot do without it<\/li>\r\n                <li>Using only one newspaper\u2014need at least two<\/li>\r\n                <li>Short notice period\u2014always maintain 15 days<\/li>\r\n                <li>Unsigned bond\u2014notarization is essential<\/li>\r\n                <li>Delaying application\u2014start ASAP for property deals<\/li>\r\n            <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"info-box\">\r\n            <strong>\ud83d\udcf1 Online FIR Filing (Mumbai)<\/strong><br><br>\r\n            You can file an FIR or NC report online at the Mumbai Police Online FIR Portal:<br>\r\n            \ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mahapolice.gov.in\" style=\"color: var(--primary-blue);\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mahapolice.gov.in<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Final Checklist<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <ul class=\"checklist\">\r\n            <li>File FIR or NC complaint<\/li>\r\n            <li>Inform society in writing<\/li>\r\n            <li>Submit indemnity bond<\/li>\r\n            <li>Publish public notice in 2 newspapers<\/li>\r\n            <li>Wait 15 days for objection period<\/li>\r\n            <li>Receive duplicate certificate<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"section-header\" id=\"faqs\">\r\n            <div class=\"blue-accent-bar\"><\/div>\r\n            <h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">Is FIR of a share certificate allowable online?<\/div>\r\n            <p>Yes, through mahapolice.gov.in\u2014choose lost documents, enter details and get the acknowledgement.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">What if the certificate was stolen?<\/div>\r\n            <p>Same process; mention \"stolen\" in FIR for priority handling.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">The joint flat owner lost it - what to do?<\/div>\r\n            <p>All owners must sign the bond\/notice jointly.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">What if the certificate is damaged, not lost?<\/div>\r\n            <p>Same process applies; attach photos of the damaged certificate.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">How much does duplicate cost in Mumbai societies?<\/div>\r\n            <p>\u20b95,000-10,000 in total, including all fees and newspaper charges.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">Timeline for NRI\/outsiders?<\/div>\r\n            <p>Same timeline, but you can authorize agents with Power of Attorney (POA).<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">How do I get a <a href=\"https:\/\/public-noticeads.in\/loss-of-share-certificate-notice-advertisement-in-newspaper\/\">duplicate society share certificate in Mumbai?<\/a><\/div>\r\n            <p>To obtain a duplicate society share certificate in Mumbai, you must first file an FIR\/NC for loss of share certificate, submit a written application and indemnity bond for duplicate share certificate to your co\u2011operative housing society, publish a share certificate loss public notice in 2 newspapers (1 English + 1 Marathi), wait for the 14\u201315 day objection period, and then the society can issue the duplicate share certificate.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">What should I do first if my society share certificate is lost?<\/div>\r\n            <p>The first step in the society share certificate loss procedure is to file an FIR or NC for lost documents at your local police station (or online on the Maharashtra Police portal for lost share certificate complaint online), and then inform your housing society in writing, enclosing a copy of the complaint.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">Can I apply online for an FIR for lost share certificate in Mumbai?<\/div>\r\n            <p>Yes, you can file an online FIR\/NC for lost share certificate using the Maharashtra Police online portal and obtain the acknowledgement, which you should attach to your duplicate society share certificate application submitted to the society.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">How long does it take to get a duplicate share certificate from a housing society?<\/div>\r\n            <p>The duplicate share certificate process usually takes around 3\u20134 weeks, including time to publish share certificate loss notice in newspaper, wait for the 14\u201315 day objection period, and then complete internal society formalities before issuing the duplicate housing society share certificate.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">How much are the charges for a duplicate share certificate in a housing society?<\/div>\r\n            <p>The duplicate share certificate charges typically include stamp paper and notarization for the indemnity bond, share certificate loss advertisement cost in two newspapers, and society processing fees, which together usually come to \u20b94,700-10,000 depending on ad size and individual society rules.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">Is newspaper publication compulsory for a duplicate society share certificate?<\/div>\r\n            <p>In most Mumbai and Maharashtra housing societies, newspaper publication for share certificate loss is compulsory, with a public notice in at least two newspapers (one English and one local language) to invite objections before a duplicate society share certificate can be issued.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">Do all joint owners need to sign for a duplicate share certificate?<\/div>\r\n            <p>Where the flat is in joint names, all joint holders are normally required to sign the application for duplicate share certificate, the indemnity bond, and any declarations or society forms related to the share certificate loss procedure.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">What documents are required for a duplicate housing society share certificate?<\/div>\r\n            <p>Commonly required documents for a duplicate housing society share certificate are: FIR\/NC copy for lost share certificate, written application to society, notarized indemnity bond, ID proof, address proof, and any other ownership documents (old agreement, maintenance bills, society letter) as per that society's policy.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">Can I sell my flat without the original share certificate if it is lost?<\/div>\r\n            <p>Practically, most societies, buyers and banks insist that the duplicate share certificate process be completed first, because the society share certificate is a key proof of membership and is required for flat transfer, NOC, home loan and other property transfer formalities.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n            <div class=\"faq-question\">What if someone finds and misuses my lost share certificate?<\/div>\r\n            <p>Your FIR\/NC for lost share certificate, the public notice in newspaper, and the 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