First Schedule, entries 1A to 1D, 3A, 3B and 9A
Application, Authorised User and Additional Protection
| Entry | What the fee is for | Form | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods included in one class (section 11(1), rule 23(2)) | GI-1 | ₹1,000 |
| 1B | Application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods included in one class from a convention country (sections 11(1), 84(1), rule 23(3)) | GI-1 | ₹1,000 |
| 1C | Single application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods in different classes (section 11(3), rule 23(5)) | GI-1 | ₹1,000 for each class |
| 1D | Single application for the registration of a geographical indication for goods in different classes from a convention country (sections 11(3), 84(1), rule 23(4)) | GI-1 | ₹1,000 for each class |
| 3A | Application for the registration of an authorised user of a registered geographical indication under section 17 (rule 56(1)) | GI-3 | ₹10 |
| 3B | Renewal of an authorised user (section 18(2), rule 60(1)) | GI-3 | ₹10 |
| 9A | Application to the Registrar for additional protection to certain goods (section 22(2), rule 77) | GI-9 | ₹12,000 |
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First Schedule, entries 2A to 2C
Opposition
| Entry | What the fee is for | Form | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A | Notice of opposition to the registration of a geographical indication under section 14(1), or opposition to an authorised user (section 17(3)(e)) | GI-2 | ₹1,000 for each class |
| 2B | Counter-statement in answer to a notice of opposition under section 14(2) or 17(3)(e), for each application opposed, and in answer to an application under section 27 in respect of each geographical indication, or in answer to a notice of opposition under section 29 | GI-2 | ₹1,000 |
| 2C | Application for extension of time for filing notice of opposition (sections 14(1), 17(3)(e), 29(2), rule 41(5)) | GI-2 | ₹300 |
First Schedule, entries 4A to 4C
Renewal and Restoration
| Entry | What the fee is for | Form | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A | Renewal under section 18(1) of the registration of a geographical indication at the expiration of the last registration (rule 60(1)) | GI-4 | ₹500 |
| 4B | Application under section 18(5) for restoration of a geographical indication or an authorised user removed from the Register (rule 63) | GI-4 | ₹1,000 plus renewal fee |
| 4C | Application for renewal under the proviso to section 18(4) | GI-4 | ₹1,000 |
Entry 4B: the Schedule reads 1000 plus applicable renewal fees. Renewal of an authorised user is in entry 3B.
First Schedule, entries 5A to 5F, 6A, 6B, 9B, 9C, 10A and 10B
Changes in the Register, Rectification and Other Applications
Entries 5A and 5C carry two amounts: one where the request relates to a GI application and a lower one where it relates to an authorised user application.
| Entry | What the fee is for | Form | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A | Request for alteration of the address of the principal place of business or of residence in India, or of the address in the home country abroad, in the Register of Geographical Indications or authorised user (section 28, rule 69), in case of a GI application | GI-5 | ₹300 |
| 5A | The same request, in case of an authorised user application | GI-5 | ₹30 |
| 5B | Request to enter change in name or description of the proprietor of a geographical indication upon the Register | GI-5 | ₹300 |
| 5C | Request for correction of any error in the name, address or description of the registered proprietor or the authorised user of a geographical indication (section 28(a)), in case of a GI application | GI-5 | ₹300 |
| 5C | The same request, in case of an authorised user application | GI-5 | ₹30 |
| 5D | Application for the rectification of the register in Part B for the removal of an authorised user (section 27, rule 65) | GI-5 | ₹1,000 |
| 5E | Division of goods in a class, or division of an application made for registration of a geographical indication in different classes, under the proviso to section 15, rule 23(7) | GI-5 | ₹1,000 |
| 5F | Search under rule 22 in respect of one class | GI-5 | ₹500 |
| 6A | Application under section 27 for rectification of the register or removal of a geographical indication, or to expunge or vary the statement of the case under rule 32(1) recorded in the Register, or an authorised user from the Register (rule 65) | GI-6 | ₹1,000 |
| 6B | Application for leave to intervene in proceedings relating to the rectification of the Register or for the removal of a geographical indication or an authorised user from the Register (rules 67 and 80(4)) | GI-6 | ₹500 |
| 9B | Application for leave to add to or alter a registered geographical indication, except where the application is made by or of a public authority or in consequence of a statutory requirement (section 29) | GI-9 | ₹300 |
| 9C | Application for extension of time, not being a time expressly provided in the Act or prescribed by the rules (rule 83) | GI-9 | ₹300 |
| 10A | Application for cancellation of an entry in the Register or to strike out goods (section 28(c) or (d)) | GI-10 | ₹300 |
| 10B | Form of authorisation of agent in a matter or proceedings under the Act (section 76, rule 20) | GI-10 | Nil |
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First Schedule, entries 7A to 7F and 11 to 13
Certificates, Review, Inspection and Copies
Entries 7A and 7F carry two amounts, one for a GI application and one for an authorised user application. Entries 11 to 13 have no form number in the Schedule.
| Entry | What the fee is for | Form | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7A | Request for certificate of the Registrar, other than a certificate under section 69 or section 78(1) (rule 96), in case of a GI application | GI-7 | ₹300 |
| 7A | The same request, in case of an authorised user application | GI-7 | ₹150 |
| 7B | Affidavit in support of statement of case or other documents required under the Act or rules | GI-7 | Nil |
| 7C | Request for entry in the Register and advertisement of a note of certificate of validity of the Appellate Board (rule 99) | GI-7 | ₹200 |
| 7D | Application for review of the decision of the Registrar | GI-7 | ₹500 |
| 7E | Request to the Registrar for particulars of advertisement of a geographical indication | GI-7 | ₹100 |
| 7F | Request to the Registrar for a duplicate or further copy of certificate, in case of a GI application | GI-7 | ₹200 |
| 7F | The same request, in case of an authorised user application | GI-7 | ₹40 |
| 11 | Petition (not otherwise charged) for obtaining the order of the Registrar on any interlocutory matter in a contested proceeding | - | ₹500 |
| 12(a) | Inspecting the documents mentioned in section 78(1) relating to any particular geographical indication or authorised user, for every hour or part thereof | - | ₹100 |
| 12(b) | Computer search (when made available), for every 15 minutes | - | ₹100 |
| 12(c) | Search of the index mentioned in section 78, for every hour or part thereof | - | ₹100 |
| 13 | Copying of documents (photocopy or typed), for every page or part thereof in excess of one page | - | ₹10 |
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First Schedule, entries 8A to 8D
Geographical Indication Agents
| Entry | What the fee is for | Form | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A | Application for registration of a geographical indication agent (rule 107) | GI-8 | ₹1,000 |
| 8B | Request for issuance of certificate as geographical indications agent (rule 109) | GI-8 | ₹1,000 |
| 8C | Continuance of the name of a person in the Register of geographical indication agents under rule 110: (i) for every year, excluding the first year, to be paid on 1st April in each year; (ii) for the first year, to be paid along with the fee for registration, in the case of a person registered at any time between 1st April and 30th September | GI-8 | ₹1,000 |
| 8D | Application for restoration of the name of a person to the Register of Geographical Indications agents under rule 113 | GI-8 | ₹1,000 plus entry 8C fee |
Entry 8C: the Schedule prints one amount, 1000, against the entry. The year runs from 1st April to 31st March following. Entry 8D reads 1000 plus continuance fee under entry No. 8C.
If you miss it
Late Fee and Penalty
Renewal missed
The Registrar may remove a GI or an authorised user when the registration expires. It is not removed if Form GI-4 with the fee and surcharge is filed within six months of expiry; after six months and within one year it can be restored only on application, at the Registrar’s discretion. GI Act s.18(4), 18(5) · rules 62, 63
No answer to objections
If the applicant does not amend the application, submit observations, ask for a hearing or attend it within two months of the Registrar’s objection, the application is dismissed. GI Rules 2002 · rule 34(2)
Showing a GI as registered when it is not
A penalty equal to one half per cent of total sales or turnover, or of gross receipts in a profession, as per the audited accounts, or ₹5 lakh, whichever is less. It is imposed by an adjudicating officer. GI Act s.42(2), 37A · Jan Vishwas Act 2023, in force 1 Aug 2024
Applying a false GI
Imprisonment of six months to three years and a fine of ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh, unless the person proves he acted without intent to defraud. The court may go lower for adequate and special reasons. GI Act s.39
Worked examples
What You Pay in Common Cases
Producers’ association files one GI in two classes
Entry 1C, ₹1,000 × 2 classes₹2,000
Pay with Form GI-1₹2,000
Weaver registers as authorised user
Entry 3A₹10
Pay with Form GI-3₹10
Association renews its GI on time
Entry 4A₹500
Pay with Form GI-4₹500
GI restored eight months after expiry
Entry 4B, restoration₹1,000
Entry 4A, renewal fee₹500
Total₹1,500
Procedure
How to Apply and Pay
- 1File Form GI-1In triplicate with three copies of the Statement of Case (rule 23(1)), at the Registry office for the territory of the goods (section 11(4)).
- 2Pay for each classA single application can cover several classes; the fee is for each class (section 11(3)).
- 3ExaminationA Consultative Group checks the Statement of Case, ordinarily within three months, and the Registrar issues the examination report (rule 33).
- 4Answer objectionsWithin two months of the Registrar’s communication, or the application is dismissed (rule 34(2)).
- 5Opposition periodAfter advertisement, anyone may oppose within three months, extendable by one month (section 14(1)).
- 6Renew every ten yearsRegistration lasts ten years (section 18(1)); renew within the six months before expiry (rule 60(1)).
Documents to file with it
- Form GI-1 in triplicate with three copies of the Statement of Case (rule 23(1))
- A statement of how the indication designates the goods as coming from the territory, with the quality, reputation or other characteristic due to it (section 11(2)(a), rule 32(1))
- Three certified copies of the map of the territory, region or locality, showing title, publisher and date of issue (rule 32(1))
- Particulars of the appearance of the indication, words or figurative elements or both (section 11(2)(d))
- Particulars of the producers proposed to be registered at first (section 11(2)(e))
- An affidavit on how the applicant represents the interest of the producers (rule 32(1))
- The standards benchmark, the mechanism to maintain quality and the inspection structure, if any (rule 32(1))
- For an authorised user: Form GI-3 made jointly with the registered proprietor, with a Statement of Case and an affidavit (rule 56(1))
Practical
How to Use This Chart
- Count the classes. Entries 1C, 1D and 2A are charged for each class.
- An authorised user pays ₹10 for registration and ₹10 for renewal. The lower amounts in entries 5A, 5C, 7A and 7F also apply to authorised user matters.
- Restoration under entry 4B is ₹1,000 plus the renewal fee that applies.
- The Schedule does not give separate amounts for physical filing and e-filing.
Not shown on this page
- Government fee only. Professional charges for the statement of case, maps, documentation and hearings are not in the Schedule.
- The chart shows the First Schedule as substituted by the Amendment Rules notified on 3 November 2025, which came into force on publication in the Official Gazette. Fees that applied to earlier filings under the previous Schedule are not shown.
- Rules amending the First Schedule after November 2025, if any, are not among the saved official texts.
- Entry 7C still refers to the Appellate Board, as printed in the Schedule.
Official documents behind this page
- Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, G.S.R. 812(E) dated 3 November 2025, rule 2This rule substitutes the whole First Schedule (see rule 10(1)) to the 2002 Rules. Entries 1A to 13 were read from it with the amount and the form number. It is followed over the First Schedule printed in the saved copies of the 2002 Rules.
- Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, sections 11, 13, 14, 16 to 18, 39 and 42Who may apply and what the application contains, advertisement and opposition, registration, authorised users, ten year term, renewal, removal and restoration, and the penalties, with section 42(2) as substituted by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 from 1 August 2024 (notification S.O. 2972(E)).
- Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002, rules 23, 32 to 34, 56 and 60 to 63Form GI-1 in triplicate with the Statement of Case, its contents, the Consultative Group, two months to answer objections, the authorised user application, and the renewal, notice, removal and restoration periods.
- Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) (Amendment) Rules, 2020, G.S.R. 528(E) dated 26 August 2020, rule 6Read for entries 3A and 3B (authorised user registration and renewal at ₹10 each). The 2025 Schedule carries the same two entries and replaces the 2020 text.
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