Question

What is "Geographical Indication"? State the role of various Authorities under GIG Act 1999.

Answer 1

Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. An Act to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods. Darjeeling tea became the first GI tagged product in India, in 2004–05, since then 323 goods had been added to the list as of August 2018