26. Supply of copy of order of assessment.—

(1) A certified copy of an order of assessment shall be furnished to the assessee free of charge along with the notice issued in accordance with sub-section (4) of section 18.

(2) An assessee or a person to whom section 14 applies and who requires an additional copy or copies of such order shall be supplied with the same on his making an application in this behalf, bearing a court fee stamp of one rupee only and on payment of the copying charges prescribed under rule 47.