Last Updated on November 19, 2021 at 1:24 pm
Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a circular against the usage of state emblem of India on stationery and vehicles by certain authorities.
The State Emblem of India is an adaptation of the Sarnath Lion capital of Asoka, and is the official seal of the Government of India. The Design of the State Emblem of India is provided in the Schedule of the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005, which read with the State Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2007 restricts its usage to certain authorities and purposes.
“It has been observed that some individuals/authorities in violation of these elaborate rules/instructions are using the State Emblem on the stationery, vehicles etc, a matter which has been viewed seriously by the authorities” a circular by J&K government read.
“It is accordingly impressed upon all Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of Departments and Managing Directors of PSUs to strictly adhere to the instructions provided in the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005 and the State Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2007 [read with the State Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Amendment Rules, 2010] (copy enclosed) in letter and spirit” the circular reads.
