Chapter X - Powers, Etc., of Central Government
Section 45
Section 45: Annual report to Parliament
Section 45 requires an annual report on execution of the Designs Act to be placed before both Houses of Parliament. This is a Government accountability provision rather than an annual return obligation on each registered-design proprietor.
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This article is for general information. Refer to the Designs Act, 2000 official text for the official provisions. If you need professional advice for your situation, contact Bizeneed.
Statutory text
Bare law
The Central Government shall cause to be placed before both Houses of Parliament once a year a report respecting the execution of this Act by or under the Controller.
Rule and business relevance
The Central Government must cause a report respecting execution of the Act by or under the Controller to be placed before both Houses once a year. Such reports can help businesses understand administration, activity and trends.
Limits and related provisions
An annual report is not proof of a particular design's current validity, registration or renewal status. Nor does Section 45 substitute for a proprietor's own filing and term-maintenance obligations under other provisions.
Hypothetical business example
Hypothetical: a manufacturer uses an official annual report to understand registration activity, but searches the official design record and its own deadlines to confirm a specific registration's status.
Practical decision flow
Use the official annual report for administration-level information and note its reporting period.
For a particular design, obtain the individual register and proceeding records separately.
Keep proprietor-specific filing and extension deadlines independent of the annual reporting cycle.
Practical checklist
Do
- Use the official annual report for administration-level information and note its reporting period.
- For a particular design, obtain the individual register and proceeding records separately.
- Keep proprietor-specific filing and extension deadlines independent of the annual reporting cycle.
Avoid
- An annual report is not proof of a particular design's current validity, registration or renewal status. Nor does Section 45 substitute for a proprietor's own filing and term-maintenance obligations under other provisions.
Glossary
- Annual report
- The yearly report on execution of the Act described in Section 45.
- Parliamentary laying
- Placement of the report before both Houses of Parliament.
Frequently asked questions
Must each proprietor file an annual return under Section 45?
No. This provision imposes the reporting duty on the Central Government.
How frequently is the report required?
Once a year, before both Houses of Parliament.
Does a report establish that my design remains protected?
No. Check the individual registration, term and relevant proceedings.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026