Rules For Displaying The Tricolour On Vehicles: Know Who Can And Cannot Use The Flag

New Delhi: Flags are being sold everywhere in the market to celebrate Independence Day on August 15th. People are eagerly joining the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Now, people are displaying the tricolour on their vehicles and in their homes.

However, there are specific rules for hoisting the national flag, which dictate when and how the tricolour can be displayed. Similarly, there are rules for displaying the tricolour on a car. Only certain people in India have permission to put the tricolour on their vehicles. Today, we'll explain who is allowed to display the flag on their car.

Flag Code Of 2002: Who Can Display The Tricolour And Updated Rules

The rules and regulations for hoisting the tricolour in India are governed by the Flag Code of 2002, which has been in effect since January 26, 2002. Before this, the rules were covered under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950, and the Prevention of Insults to National Honor Act, 1971.

According to this code, only certain people are allowed to display a flag on their car, and they must follow specific rules. Those who have permission can display the flag on their car whenever they feel it is necessary.

The flag should be displayed on the right side of the car. If a dignitary is traveling with a dignitary from another country, the Indian flag should be placed on the right side of the car, and the flag of the other dignitary's country should be placed on the left side.

Who Can Display The Tricolour: Updated Rules and Permitted Materials

Now, let's see who can display the flag. According to the Flag Code of India, the President, Vice-President, Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, Head of Foreign Embassy, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Union Ministers of State, and Chief Ministers can display the flag. Additionally, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Chairman of State Legislative Councils, and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly can also display the flag.

Previously, the rules allowed only flags made of hand-woven and spun wool, cotton, or silk khadi to be displayed. Now, flags made of machine-made cotton, wool, silk khadi, and polyester can also be displayed. Earlier, the flag could only be displayed from sunrise to sunset, but now it can be displayed at night as well.

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