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The Government of India has started a campaign to hoist the tricolour at every house before 15 August. In the last 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed to the people to upload their selfies with the tricolour on 'hargarhtiranga.com'.
But there are rules and regulations regarding the use and display of the national flag. There is a provision for punishment for violating them.
On Independence Day, people often put the tricolor on their bike or car. But not everyone is allowed to do so. According to the Indian Flag Code, 2002, only a few people have the legal right to hoist the tricolor on their vehicles.
Who has the power to hoist the tricolour on a vehicle?
The National Flag Code states that while hoisting the tricolour anywhere, its saffron stripe should be on top. Also, torn or dirty flags should not be displayed.
Now let's talk about who can hoist the national flag on their vehicle. According to Para 3.44 of the Indian Flag Code, 2002, the privilege of hoisting the national flag on motor cars is limited only to the following persons-
President
Vice President
Governors and Lieutenant Governors
Key positions in Indian Mission
Prime Minister
Union Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers
Chief Minister and Cabinet Ministers of a State or Union Territory
Speaker of Lok Sabha, Deputy Speaker of Rajya Sabha, Deputy Speaker Chairmen of Legislative Councils in States Chairmen of Legislative Councils in States and Union Territories Deputy Chairmen of Legislative Councils in States Deputy Chairmen of Legislative Councils in States and Union Territories
Chief Justice of India
Supreme Court Justices
Chief Justices of High Courts
Chief Justices of High Courts
What is the punishment for breaking the rules?
Citizens have the freedom to hoist the tricolor at home or carry the flag in their hands. But putting a flag on private vehicles is a legal offense. If someone is found guilty in this, action can be taken against him under the National Honor to Insults Act, 1971. According to this, a person can be punished with imprisonment up to 3 years or fine or both for insulting the national symbols of India such as the national flag, the Constitution and the national anthem.
