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Section 79 of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999

The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution by or under this Act.

Summary

The Central Government must prepare a report on how the Act is being carried out every year.
This annual report must be presented before both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
The report covers the execution of the Act by or under the direction of the Registrar.
This ensures transparency and parliamentary oversight of the GI registration system.

Practical examples

1In January 2027, the Ministry of Commerce prepares the annual report of the Registrar's activities and places it before the Parliament as required by Section 79 of the 1999 GI Act.

2A Member of Parliament reads the 2025 execution report to see how many new GI Registry branch offices were opened during the previous year.

FAQ

1. Does the Registrar have to report to Parliament under Section 79 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999?

Section 79 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 requires the Central Government to place the Registrar's reports before both Houses of Parliament once a year.

2. How often is the report placed before Parliament under Section 79 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999?

The report must be placed before Parliament once a year according to Section 79 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

3. What is the content of the report mentioned in Section 79 of the 1999 GI Act?

The report respects the execution of the Act by or under the Registrar, as per Section 79 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 79 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, who causes the report to be placed before Parliament?

Q2.How many times a year must the report be submitted under Section 79 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999?

Q3.To which body is the report submitted under Section 79 of the 1999 GI Act?

Q4.What does the report describe under Section 79 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999?

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