NET, IAS, State-SET (KSET, WBSET, MPSET, etc.), GATE, CUET, Olympiads etc.: Political Science Study Material New Flag Code

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The New Flag Code

  • One can hoist the flag only from sunrise to sunset.
  • The ratio of width to length of the flag should be 2: 3
  • don՚t print it on a costume, cushion or napkin either.
  • don՚t use as a shroud for funerals
  • don՚t drape the Flag on vehicles.
  • don՚t hoist it upside down. Must not touch the ground.
  • Must fly higher than all other flags except that of the UN or other nations.
  • don՚t fly a damaged flag.
  • The amended code came into effect from January 26,2003.