In addition to the functions and duties assigned under rule 26, the Deputy Registrar shall have the following functions and duties subject to any general or special orders of the Chairman, namely:–
(i) to receive all applications, appeals, counter statements, replies and other documents;
(ii) to decide all questions arising out of the scrutiny of the appeals and applications before they are registered;
(iii) to require any application, appeal, counter statement, replies presented to the Appellate Board to be amended in accordance with the rules;
(iv) subject to the directions of the Chairman, to fix date of hearing of the applications or appeals or other proceedings and issue notices therefor;
(v) direct any formal amendment of records;
(vi) to order supply of copies of documents to parties to proceedings;
(vii) to grant leave to inspect the record of the Appellate Board;
(viii) to requisition records from the custody of any court, Registrar of Trade Marks or other authority ;
(ix) to decide questions relating to extension of time in respect of filing of counter statement, reply, rejoinder, etc.