NADRA Announces Strict Punishments for Misusing its Name

Anyone using the name, logo or emblem of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) without its permission can face up to three years in prison, a fine, or both, the authority has cautioned.

Key points

• Any violation is an offence under Sections 482 to 486 of the Pakistan Penal Code 1860 and the Trade Marks Ordinance 2001.
• The authority remarked pages on Facebook and other social media platforms using NADRA's name or similar names additionally violate these laws.
• The warning follows earlier alerts from the authority regarding fake websites using its name and fake agents targeting overseas Pakistanis.
• Using a false trademark can lead to up to one year in prison.
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In a public notice shared on X, NADRA remarked its name, its abbreviation, logo, emblem, trademark and other related material are its legal intellectual property. NADRA Shares Straightforward Process to Convert CNIC to NICOP.

NADRA remarked using or copying its name, logo or other marks, or presenting them as one's own name or identity, without its written permission is strictly prohibited and illegal. The ban covers all media, including print, electronic, digital and social media.

Any violation is an offence under Sections 482 to 486 of the Pakistan Penal Code 1860 and the Trade Marks Ordinance 2001. Legal action can result in imprisonment of up to three years, a fine, or both. Penalties for Each Offence. NADRA additionally listed separate punishments for specific violations.

Using a false trademark can lead to up to one year in prison. Counterfeiting trademarks can lead to up to two years in prison. False marking can lead to up to six months in prison. Fake Social Media Pages.

For context, the authority remarked pages on Facebook and other social media platforms using NADRA's name or similar names additionally violate these laws. It is taking legal action against such pages and steps to obtain them taken down.

NADRA pressed citizens to confirm that any organization or person claiming to be linked with it is genuine before making any transaction or contact. It additionally advised residents to follow only its official social media accounts for accurate information.

Meanwhile, the warning follows earlier alerts from the authority regarding fake websites using its name and fake agents targeting overseas Pakistanis. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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