Section 28

5[28. The Names and Emblems of Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and Federation of Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Under 17-World Cup described below:— The Emblem of FIFA of the letter FIFA in blue on a white background. The letter FIFA are the acronym of Federation Internationale de Football Association.] 1. Ins. by S.O. 77 (E), dated the 15th January, 2004, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, sec. 3(ii), dated the 15th January, 2004. 2. Ins. by S.O. 578 (E), dated the 14th May, 2004, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, sec. 3(ii), dated the 14th May, 2004. 3. Ins. by S.O. 1323 (E), dated 3rd December, 2004, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, sec. 3(ii), dated the 3rd December, 2004. 4. Ins. by Notifn. No. S.O. 458(E), dated 10th March, 2008. 5. Ins. by Notifin. No. S.O. 2764(E), dated 13th September, 2013. STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS The General Assembly of the United Nations Organisation recommended in 1946 that members of the United Nations should take necessary legislative or other appropriate measures to prevent the use, without proper authority, and in particular for commercial purpose, of the emblem, the official seal and the name of the United Nations and of the abbreviations of that name. A similar recommendation has since been received also from the World Health Organisation for prevention of the use of its name (and abbreviations), emblem and official seal. Instances have also come to light of the use in India (and abroad) of the Indian National Flag and emblem and of the names and pictorial representations of Mahatma Gandhi and other national leaders, for commercial and trade purposes and in a manner likely to offend the sentiments of the people. The provisions of the Indian Trade Marks Act, 1940, Indian Patents and Designs Act, 1911, Indian Merchandise Marks Act, 1889, and the Indian Companies Act, 1913, are not adequate to prevent these abuses. The Bill seeks to prevent the improper use of these names, emblems, etc., for the purpose of trade, business, calling, profession, patent or design, and to impose a penalty for misuse of emblems, etc., specified in the Schedule and empower the Central Government to make additions and amendments in the Schedule, as and when necessary. NEW DELHI; The 9 th December , 1949. K.C. NEOGY.