During this period, the department acquired a name and a distinctive identity in India and abroad.

The department has acquired sophisticated instruments for use in research and consultancy projects.

The department had acquired since 1891 a force of eight armed cruisers, six icebreakers, and nearly twenty other vessels.

On September 1 of 1961, the department acquired its own radio system.

The department only acquires land from willing sellers and compensates local taxing authorities for the loss of property taxes.

The department acquired 346 Broadway in 1968.

That same year the department acquired its first vehicle- an Austin saloon car.

On 10 June 1927 the department of Doubs acquired the salt works and commenced restoration work in 1930.

Nevertheless, the department is still acquiring houses and land from willing sellers.

Later the department acquired the interests of the cable car company.