According to the Flag Code of India, 2002, there are clear guidelines on who is permitted to display the tricolour on their vehicles and who is not. Violating these rules and regulations can result in heavy penalties.
During national festivals such as Independence Day and Republic Day, a sense of patriotism swells in every Indian, leading many to display the Indian flag in their homes, offices, and vehicles. However, specific rules and regulations govern the display of the tricolour. According to the Flag Code of India, 2002, there are clear guidelines on who is permitted to display the tricolour on their vehicles and who is not. Violating these rules and regulations can result in heavy penalties.
Flag Code of India, 2002
Flag Code of India, 2002, provides guidelines for the proper use, respect, and display of the national flag. It provides detailed instructions on the right way to display, maintain, and handle the tricolour.
While every Indian citizen has the right to display the tricolour, there are strict rules for displaying it on private vehicles. According to the Flag Code of India, only individuals holding specific important positions are permitted to display the flag on their vehicles. Others are not allowed to do so.
The following are authorized to display the tricolour on their vehicles:
• President
• Vice President
• Prime Minister
• Governors and Lieutenant Governors
• Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State
• Union Deputy Ministers
• Chief Ministers and State or Union Territory Cabinet Ministers
• Speaker of the Lok Sabha
• Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
• Assembly Speakers of States and Union Territories
• Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons of Legislative Councils
• Chief Justice of India and Supreme Court Judges
• Chief Justices and Judges of High Courts
Flag Code of India provides specific instructions for hoisting the tricolour. The saffron stripe should be positioned at the top, and the flag must be clean and properly arranged. Displaying a torn or dirty tricolour is considered an offense. The flag should never touch the ground or come into contact with any objects.
Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
Insulting the tricolour is a serious offense under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. People who disrespect or misuse the tricolour can face strict penalties, including imprisonment for up to three years or a fine.
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