Central Act
The State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005
An Act to prohibit the improper use of State Emblem of India for professional and commercial purpose and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 50 of 2005 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2005-12-20 |
| In force from | 2007-09-12 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of States |
| Sections | 11 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 come into force?
It came into force on 2007-09-12, having been enacted on 2005-12-20.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of States).
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