The Bihar Official Language (Amendment) Act, 1957

The Bihar Official Language (Amendment) Act, 1957

The Bihar Official Language (Amendment) Act, 1957 modifies the original state language law enacted in 1950 by extending a key statutory deadline. Specifically, it changes a reference period in the original law from seven years to ten years. This extension grants the state government of Bihar additional time to transition its official administrative functions, legislative proceedings, and public communications into the designated official language. It impacts public administration, government officials, and citizens interacting with state authorities in Bihar by prolonging the legal timeframe allowed for implementing language policy changes, ensuring a smoother administrative transition without abrupt procedural disruptions.

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