Indian Flag Rules And Regulations

The Flag Code of India, published in 2002, is a collection of all the laws, customs, practises, directives, and rules that govern the display of the national flag. Many citizens, whether consciously or inadvertently, violate the Flag Code. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued advice to all States and Union Territories to ensure that the Flag Code is strictly followed during major national events.

Flag Code:

On January 26, 2002, the Indian flag code was revised, allowing citizens of India to fly the Indian flag above their offices, homes, and factories on any day, not only on national holidays. Indians can now prominently display the national flag anywhere and at any time, as long as the Flag Code is strictly followed to eliminate any disrespect to the tricolour. For your convenience, the Indian Flag Code of 2002 has been divided into three parts. Part I of the Code discusses the National Flag in general. Part II of the Code deals with the display of the National Flag by members of the public, private organisations, educational institutions, and other bodies. According to Part III of the Code, the National Flag is displayed by the federal and state governments, as well as their organisations and agencies.

There are some standards for flying the flag based on a law issued on January 26, 2002. Some of them are as follows:

Do’s:

• To promote respect for the Flag, the National Flag may be flown in educational institutions (schools, colleges, sports camps, scout camps, and so on). Flag hoisting in schools now includes an oath of allegiance.

• On all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise consistent with the dignity and honour of the National Flag, a member of the public, a private group, or an educational institution may hoist/display the National Flag.

• Section 2 of the new code recognises that all private persons have the right to fly the flag on their property.

Don’ts:

• The flag is not permitted to be used for communal purposes, draperies, or clothing. It should only be flown from sunrise to sunset, whatever the weather.

• The flag cannot be permitted to contact the ground, the floor, or the water’s surface. It is not permitted to drape over the hood, top, sides, or rear of any vehicle, railway, boat, or aircraft.

• There can be no other flag or bunting higher than the flag. Furthermore, no objects, including flowers, garlands, or insignia, may be placed on or above the flag. A festoon, rosette, or bunting made of tricolour is not allowed.

List of the dignitaries who can fly the National Flag on their vehicle is as follows:

Note: When a foreign dignitary travels in a car provided by the Indian government, our National Flag will be flown on the right side of the automobile, while the flags of other countries will be flown on the left.