Official Language of the states

Question 1

Official Languages of different states

Answer 1

Question 2

Regional Language

Answer 2

1. Constitution doesnt specify the official language of different states
2. The Legislature of the state can adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the state or Hindi as an official language of the state untill this is done English is to be continued as the official language of the state
3. Choice of the Language is not limited to the Languages enumerated in the 8 th schedule of the constitution
4. The Official Language Act (1963) lays down that English should be used for purposes of communication between the Union and the non- Hindi states (that is, the states that have not adopted Hindi as their official language).
5. Further, where Hindi is used for communication between a Hindi and a non-Hindi state, such communication in Hindi should be accompanied by an English translation.
6. When the President (on a demand being made) is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of a state desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by that state, then he may direct that such language shall also be officially recognised in that state. This provision aims at protecting the linguistic interests of minorities in the states.

Question 3

language of the Judiciary and Text of Laws

Answer 3

The constitutional provisions dealing with the language of the courts and legislation are as follows:

1. Until Parliament provides otherwise, the following are to be in the

English language only

(a) All proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every high court. (b) The authoritative texts of all bills, acts, ordinances, orders, rules,

regulations and bye-laws at the Central and state levels4. 2. However, the governor of a state, with the previous consent of the president, can authorise the use of Hindi or any other official language of the state, in the proceedings in the high court of the state, but not with respect to the judgements, decrees and orders passed by it. In other words,

Question 4

Which Part and Articles Deal with the Official Language

Answer 4

Part XVII 343 to 351

Question 5

Protection of Linguistic Minorities

Answer 5

Question 6

Classical Language Status

Answer 6