3 years in jail..! Before hoisting the National Flag check these..!?

According to indian Flag Rules, any person, organization, private or public, or educational institution (including scout camps) may hoist the tricolor on all days or occasions. The Department of Posts said on august 12 that it took only 10 days to sell one crore national flags through 1.5 lakh post offices across the country and online. people are gearing up to celebrate the 75th Independence Day by participating in the government's 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' program. The sale of the national flag in all areas like cities and villages is going up. Its purpose is to spread patriotism. But many people do not know that there are many rules for hoisting and displaying the flag. These provisions are contained in the indian Flag Rules, 2002 and the Prevention of Desecration of National Monuments Act, 1971.Who can hoist the national flag? On which days can it be loaded?

According to the indian Flag Rules, which came into effect on january 26, 2002, any person, organization, private or public, or educational institution (including scout camps) may hoist the tricolor on all days or occasions. The flag should be hoisted in such a way as to uphold the dignity and respect of the national flag.
How to choose a national flag?
The flag can be small or big. But the ratio between the length (width) and height of the national flag should be 3:2. Therefore, the flag should be rectangular and not square or any other shape. After the amendment on december 30, 2021, the flag can be hand-spun and hand-woven or machine-made, made of cotton, polyester, wool, silk, or khadi. If the flag is placed in an open field or in a public house, it can be flown day and night.
Can a damaged flag be loaded?
It is against the rules to hoist a damaged or defaced national flag. At all times, the national flag should be displayed in a respectful position. No other flag shall be accepted higher than or beside the National Flag. No material including flowers, garlands, or symbols should be placed on or above the flag being flown. The tricolor should not be used for decorative purposes either. It should not place any advertisement on the flying pole.
Is it right to wear the tricolor to show love for the nation?
A person is prohibited by law from using the national flag as a garment or part of a uniform. It should not be worn below the waist of any person. The national flag should not be designed or printed on cushions, handkerchiefs, etc.

After Independence Day, What to do with the Tricolor ?

The tricolor should not be stored in such a way that it gets dirty or damaged. If your flag is damaged, do not discard it or treat it with disrespect. Holders of paper flags should not throw these on the ground after the ceremony. The flag is not allowed to trail on land or water.

What is the punishment for insulting the flag?

According to Section 2 of the Prevention of Desecration of National Monuments Act, “The National Flag shall not be burnt, defaced, desecrated, destroyed, trampled or insulted (by words, spoken, written or deed) in any public place or public view. Such contravention shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with a fine or both.

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3 years in jail

Sowmiya Sriram

13/08/2022 11:20 PM