Chapter XIII - Miscellaneous
Section 149
Section 149: Annual report to Parliament
The Central Government must place a yearly report on execution of the Act before both Houses of Parliament.
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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 by or under the Registrar of this Act.
Rule and business relevance
This is an accountability requirement concerning work done by or under the Registrar. It supports review of administration at an institutional level.
Limits and related provisions
It does not require every trade mark owner to file a yearly report under this section, and an annual administrative report is not a substitute for the current record of an individual mark.
Hypothetical business example
Hypothetical example: A business studies the annual Registry report for administrative context while checking its own application through the separate official record.
Practical decision flow
Identify the annual report and reporting period.
Use it for administration-level context.
Check individual rights or applications through their own records.
Applying the Act and current procedure
Read the statutory rule together with the applicable Trade Marks Rules, current Registry directions and the facts of the particular mark. Forms, fees and procedural requirements should be checked against their current official source before filing.
Practical checklist
Do
- Identify the annual report and reporting period.
- Use it for administration-level context.
- Check individual rights or applications through their own records.
Avoid
- It does not require every trade mark owner to file a yearly report under this section, and an annual administrative report is not a substitute for the current record of an individual mark.
Glossary
- Annual reporting
- The once-a-year Parliamentary reporting obligation.
- Execution of the Act
- Administration by or under the Registrar described by the section.
Frequently asked questions
Who places the report?
The Central Government.
Which Houses receive it?
Both Houses of Parliament.
Does the section impose an annual return on every proprietor?
No. Its obligation is governmental reporting.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026