Provided that the State Government may specify different dates in respect of different items in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of this sub-section.

Continuance of English language for certain official purposes of the State and for use in the Legislature Continuance of English language for certain official purposes of the State and for use in the Legislature –Until the State Government otherwise direct by notification under section 3 –

1. (i) the English language shall continue to be used for those official purposes within the State for, which it was being used immediately before the commencement of this Act; and
2. (ii) the English language may continue to be used for the transaction of the business in the Legislature of the State.