1. Mr, Aseem Sawhney, Dy. AG takes notice on behalf of respondent nos. 2 & 3, As nc positive directions could be issued notice to respondent No. 1 is not required at this stage,

2. This writ petition is filed praying for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the respondents to identify all important public buildings and display the National Flag of India with honour and dignity. The grievance of the petitioner is that pursuant to Para 3.39 of Section VIII Part III of the Flag Code of India, 2002, no National Flag has been displayed on the following buildings -

"I. Commissioners' Offices,

i. Commissioner Income Tax, Government of India. Rail Head Complex, Jammu;

ii. Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Division, Rail Head Complex, Jammu;

iii. Commissioner, Excise and Taxation, J&K, Rail Head Complex, Jammu;

iv. Transport Commissioner, J&K Rail Head Complex, Jammu;

v. J&K State Commission for Women, Rail Head Complex, Jammu.

vi. J&K Labour Commissioner, Rehari, Jammu

vii. J&K Accountability Commission, Wazarat Road, Jammu.

viii. J&K State Information Commission, Wazarat Road, Jammu; and

ix, J&K Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Jammu.

II, Collectorates

i. District Collector