257. Certificate of registration.—

If the specified authority is satisfied that the applicant fulfils the requirements of section 515(3)(a)(v) or (vi) or (vii) or (viii) and has been practicing before income-tax authorities for not less than one year on the date of the application, the specified authority shall enter the name of the applicant in the register, in such form and manner as may be specified by the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems) or Director General of Income-tax (Systems), as the case may be, with the prior approval of the Board and issue him a certificate of registration .