Central Act
The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
An Act to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods.
| Act number | 48 of 1999 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1999-12-30 |
| In force from | 2003-09-15 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Department | Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade |
| Sections | 89 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 come into force?
It came into force on 2003-09-15, having been enacted on 1999-12-30.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).
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