The association of persons or producers or any organization or authority should represent the interest of producers of the concerned goods and should file an affidavit how the applicant claims to represent their interest.
The registration of a geographical indication shall be for a period of ten years, but may be renewed from time to time in accordance with the provisions of this section.
Any person who is a producer of the (registered) geographical indication can apply to become authorized user of GI by filling “FORM_3A” along with obtaining NOC from the Registered Proprietor of the particular GI and submitting to the office