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The present invention relates to an improved filter holder device (20) for securely mounting a filter-element (08) within a hot gas filtration system. The device comprises a filter holder (01) configured from a both end-open metallic collar so as to have an identical internal and outer contour profile with a reduced bottom position, and being rigidly connected to a tube sheet (13), the outer contour profile matchingly accommodating a flanged end of the filter element (08), an inner seal gasket (02) configured to have a profile matching to the Inner contour profile of the filter holder (01), and accommodated to cushion against leakage, a top seal gasket (03) having an annular configuration and disposed on a top flat surface of the flanged end of the filter element (08), a metallic ring (04) having an inner and outer diameter respectively corresponding to the Inner diameter of the flanged end of the filter element (08) and the inner diameter of the filter holder (01), a lock bust nut (05) having atleast two diametrically opposite holes on top flanged surface for tighteningly hold the device. (FIG. – 3A)