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AUTHORISED USER
(1) An application to the Registrar for the registration under Section 17 by a producer as an authorised user of the registered geographical indication shall be made jointly by the registered proprietor and the proposed authorised user in Form GI-3 and shall be accompanied by a Statement of Case explaining how the applicant claims to be the producer of the registered geographical indication, along with an affidavit.
(2) A copy of the letter of consent from the registered proprietor of the geographical indication may accompany the application. Where such consent letter is not furnished, a copy of the application shall be endorsed to the registered proprietor for information, and the Registrar shall be intimated of due service by the proposed authorised user.