MHA writes to all States & UTs for strict compliance of Flag Code

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has, in a communication to all Chief Secretaries of the states, Administrators of the Union Territories and Secretaries of all the Departments, GoI, asked for the strict compliance of of the provisions of Flag Code of India, 2002 [as amended in 2021 & 2022] and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971-reg. The communication said ‘the Indian National Flag represents hopes and aspirations of the people of our country and hence should occupy a position of honour. Yet, a perceptible lack of awareness is often noticed amongst people as well as organizations/agencies of the Government, in regard to laws, practices and conventions that apply to display of the National Flag. The Home Ministry said you are requested to ensure that on the occasions of important national, cultural and sports events, Flags used by the public, made of paper are not discarded or thrown on the ground after the event. Such Flags are to be disposed of, in private, consistent with the dignity of the Flag.