The Union Home Ministry on Monday asked all States to ensure that there is no commercial exploitation or dramatisation of National Anthem and all movie halls must show National Flag on the screen while the Anthem is being played. MHA's advisory came in the wake of the recent Supreme Court Order.
"To elaborate, the National Anthem should not be utilised by which the person involved with it either directly or indirectly shall have any commercial benefit or any other benefit,"the communication said.
The Home Ministry said there shall not be dramatisation of the national anthem and it should not be included as a part of any variety show. It is because when the National Anthem is sung or played it is imperative on the part of every one present to show due respect and honour.
The communication said all cinema halls in the country shall play the National Anthem before the feature film starts and all present in the hall are obliged to stand up to show respect to the National Anthem.
"Prior to the National Anthem is played or sung in the cinema hall on the screen, the entry and exit doors shall remain closed so that no one can create any kind of disturbance which will amount to disrespect to the National Anthem. After the National Anthem is played or sung, the doors can be opened. When the National Anthem shall be played in cinema halls, it shall be with the National Flag on the screen," it said.
The Home Ministry said the National Anthem or a part of it shall not be printed on any object and also never be displayed in such a manner at such places which may be disgraceful to its status and tantamount to disrespect.