Central Act
The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950
An Act to prevent the improper use of certain emblems and names for professional and commercial purposes.
| Act number | 12 of 1950 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1950-03-01 |
| In force from | 1950-09-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
| Department | Department of Consumer Affairs |
| Sections | 9 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
Other Acts of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
- The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
- The National Food Security Act, 2013
- The Legal Metrology Act, 2009
- The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007
- The Sugar Development Fund Act, 1982
- The Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980
- The Warehousing Corporations (Supplementary) Act, 1965
Questions this page answers
When did the The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 come into force?
It came into force on 1950-09-01, having been enacted on 1950-03-01.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (Department of Consumer Affairs).
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