Government of India sticker on car

iceman7 · 8th February 2010, 16:36

It's illegal mate. It might get you some benefits, but if you are caught, you are in for big trouble (impersonating a public servant) I guess.

Avoid it.

ajayr · 8th February 2010, 16:40

I have seen stickers that say "Republic of India" in a similar font/colour as that of the GoI stickers

rkg · 8th February 2010, 16:44

Only vehicles registered in the name of GOI can have GOI sticker. Personal vehicles of GOI officials ( even cabinet secretary, highest civilian officer for GOI) can not have sticker. it is punishable offence

phamilyman · 8th February 2010, 16:44

Yaar dekho.

If you are the frivolous kind, please don't.

If you want to use it to ensure safety while driving through badass places like MP tribal areas at night - its illegal but I personally would think its a great idea. However, no one would clearly support you in that.

But if you do manage it, PM me - I'd want such a sticker on my car before I embark on a MP road trip second half of 2010!

/Dear moralists - its horses for courses!

kiku007 · 8th February 2010, 17:05

This brings to mind a yesteryear (Or do people follow it even now?) practice in TN.

People are used to displaying Advocate or Press stickers on their vehicles. Useful at times to getaway from traffic constables who are keen in extracting money from us or getting access to roads blocked for silly reasons like VIP visit.

My dad's an advocate and I used to have the advocate sticker on my scooty in school days. It did work. Have escaped manytimes and was able to bring the fine amount since my dad was an advocate

vishwas · 8th February 2010, 17:37

FYI. There is a scheme in some public sector companies that employees can use to acquire a vehicle for office use and eventually own as a a personal vehicle in the long term. Initially it will be owned by the PSU and carry stickers such as "Ministry of Defence". It is even eligible for free tolls on toll-roads. The employee uses it as an official vehicle and makes monthly (interest free) payments to the PSU and in 4-5 years will become a personal vehicle. I wonder if in many cases the MoD sticker never comes off ;-)

MileCruncher · 8th February 2010, 17:48

Well over here in Hyderabad every other vehicle is either Govt. or on Govt. Duty. These get abused left right and centre over here and don't get any special mention.

BTW GoI sticker on a HONDA Accord will definitely look out of place.

Bapu · 8th February 2010, 17:52

Just read this in today's Ahmedabad Mirror

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Going OT, but the latest "trend" is to sport stickers : All India Anti Corruption Committe!!

Seems it's a Political Party having that name and people become members and get ID cards et all.

Tejas@perioimpl · 8th February 2010, 17:55

I echo condor: why why why?

You know the first thought that comes into my mind when i see an amby or such a government car with a bharat sarkar sticker on the bonnet and boot? BHARAT SUCKER! Cause, that's what most of these guys do - suck out everything from the country!

rjalihal · 9th February 2010, 15:43

Why would anyone want to do that? I understand that have a state govt. or GOI sticker gets extra benefits at some places, but if you are not a govt. servant it will attract imprisonment as well. Out of curiosity on the same lines: Is it possible to get that infamous green sticker on the number plate which says Govt. Of Karnataka? Ther reason i ask is because almost every second car near my residence has this sticker. At times i wonder if its non govt. folks pretending to be a neta!

prince_pervez · 9th February 2010, 15:50

Most of if there is a dharna or an andolan or a protest against the governement which turns violent people are going to vent out anger on the stickered vehicle.

Kaboooooom · 22nd May 2017, 12:22

OK, So lets assume the vehicle owner is a Government of India employee, either Gazetted or Non-Gazetted. So the intention of displaying "Government of India" or "Bharat Sarkar" would be to remotely impress upon the viewer that the vehicle/owner has some connection with GOI, this would help in avoiding unnecessary hassle in day to day traffic to some extent. Of course just display without any direct link to GoI would be illegal I guess, however, if stopped an actual employee can produce his GoI ID.

I found guidelines regarding display of State Emblem however, could not find guidelines or rules regarding display of "Government of India" or "Government of State" rules anywhere. If someone has information o that, please let us know. My reasoning is - afterall the owner is displaying the name of his/her employer. Thats all.

rkg · 22nd May 2017, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Kaboooooom

My reasoning is - afterall the owner is displaying the name of his/her employer. Thats all.

Not correct. Sticker with GOI or State Govt implies vehicle belongs to Govt. An employee can not put organization name on personal vehicle. No way. It is like impersonation.
I work in a Autonomous Central Government organization, which was registered as a Society. We are funded 100% by GOI. But we are not supposed to have GOI on our ID cards and our ID cards do not have it.

Kaboooooom · 1st June 2017, 13:04

Not being cheeky here, so would it be okay if one puts "Employer: Government of India" or "Government of India Employee" or "In service of Government of India"

bigron · 1st June 2017, 13:24

No Govt Of India/Union etc stickers can be put on a private vehicle. Only Govt owned/hired/leased vehicles are permitted to do it. Plus why would anyone want to do that on a private vehicle.

8th February 2010, 16:36	#16
iceman7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOM \| TLL Posts: 751 Thanked: 469 Times	It's illegal mate. It might get you some benefits, but if you are caught, you are in for big trouble (impersonating a public servant) I guess. Avoid it.
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8th February 2010, 16:40	#17
ajayr BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 94 Thanked: 19 Times	I have seen stickers that say "Republic of India" in a similar font/colour as that of the GoI stickers
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8th February 2010, 16:44	#18
rkg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 594 Times	Only vehicles registered in the name of GOI can have GOI sticker. Personal vehicles of GOI officials ( even cabinet secretary, highest civilian officer for GOI) can not have sticker. it is punishable offence
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8th February 2010, 16:44	#19
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Yaar dekho. If you are the frivolous kind, please don't. If you want to use it to ensure safety while driving through badass places like MP tribal areas at night - its illegal but I personally would think its a great idea. However, no one would clearly support you in that. But if you do manage it, PM me - I'd want such a sticker on my car before I embark on a MP road trip second half of 2010! /Dear moralists - its horses for courses!
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8th February 2010, 17:05	#20
kiku007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: AU Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 7,197 Times	This brings to mind a yesteryear (Or do people follow it even now?) practice in TN. People are used to displaying Advocate or Press stickers on their vehicles. Useful at times to getaway from traffic constables who are keen in extracting money from us or getting access to roads blocked for silly reasons like VIP visit. My dad's an advocate and I used to have the advocate sticker on my scooty in school days. It did work. Have escaped manytimes and was able to bring the fine amount since my dad was an advocate
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8th February 2010, 17:37	#21
vishwas BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyd Posts: 105 Thanked: 27 Times	FYI. There is a scheme in some public sector companies that employees can use to acquire a vehicle for office use and eventually own as a a personal vehicle in the long term. Initially it will be owned by the PSU and carry stickers such as "Ministry of Defence". It is even eligible for free tolls on toll-roads. The employee uses it as an official vehicle and makes monthly (interest free) payments to the PSU and in 4-5 years will become a personal vehicle. I wonder if in many cases the MoD sticker never comes off ;-)
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8th February 2010, 17:48	#22
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	Well over here in Hyderabad every other vehicle is either Govt. or on Govt. Duty. These get abused left right and centre over here and don't get any special mention. BTW GoI sticker on a HONDA Accord will definitely look out of place.
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8th February 2010, 17:52	#23
Bapu BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 131 Thanked: 24 Times	Just read this in today's Ahmedabad Mirror Article Window Going OT, but the latest "trend" is to sport stickers : All India Anti Corruption Committe!! Seems it's a Political Party having that name and people become members and get ID cards et all.
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8th February 2010, 17:55	#24
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,582 Times View My Garage	I echo condor: why why why? You know the first thought that comes into my mind when i see an amby or such a government car with a bharat sarkar sticker on the bonnet and boot? BHARAT SUCKER! Cause, that's what most of these guys do - suck out everything from the country!
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9th February 2010, 15:43	#25
rjalihal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 713 Thanked: 100 Times	Why would anyone want to do that? I understand that have a state govt. or GOI sticker gets extra benefits at some places, but if you are not a govt. servant it will attract imprisonment as well. Out of curiosity on the same lines: Is it possible to get that infamous green sticker on the number plate which says Govt. Of Karnataka? Ther reason i ask is because almost every second car near my residence has this sticker. At times i wonder if its non govt. folks pretending to be a neta!
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9th February 2010, 15:50	#26
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Most of if there is a dharna or an andolan or a protest against the governement which turns violent people are going to vent out anger on the stickered vehicle.
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22nd May 2017, 12:22	#27
Kaboooooom BANNED Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Delhi Posts: 23 Thanked: 5 Times	Re: Government of India sticker on car OK, So lets assume the vehicle owner is a Government of India employee, either Gazetted or Non-Gazetted. So the intention of displaying "Government of India" or "Bharat Sarkar" would be to remotely impress upon the viewer that the vehicle/owner has some connection with GOI, this would help in avoiding unnecessary hassle in day to day traffic to some extent. Of course just display without any direct link to GoI would be illegal I guess, however, if stopped an actual employee can produce his GoI ID. I found guidelines regarding display of State Emblem however, could not find guidelines or rules regarding display of "Government of India" or "Government of State" rules anywhere. If someone has information o that, please let us know. My reasoning is - afterall the owner is displaying the name of his/her employer. Thats all.
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1st June 2017, 13:04	#29
Kaboooooom BANNED Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Delhi Posts: 23 Thanked: 5 Times	Re: Government of India sticker on car Not being cheeky here, so would it be okay if one puts "Employer: Government of India" or "Government of India Employee" or "In service of Government of India"
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1st June 2017, 13:24	#30
bigron Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NSEW Posts: 1,309 Thanked: 2,706 Times	Re: Government of India sticker on car No Govt Of India/Union etc stickers can be put on a private vehicle. Only Govt owned/hired/leased vehicles are permitted to do it. Plus why would anyone want to do that on a private vehicle. Last edited by bigron : 1st June 2017 at 13:27.
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