Bare Act

The Chhattisgarh Official Language Act, 1957

This Act establishes Hindi as the official language of the state of Chhattisgarh for all government purposes, including official communications, records, and proceedings. The 2007 amendment further recognizes Chhattisgarhi as an official language alongside Hindi, allowing its use in state government operations. The legislation applies to all state government departments, authorities, and officials, ensuring that official documents, forms, and proceedings are conducted primarily in these languages. This matters because it affirms the linguistic identity of the state and provides official recognition to Chhattisgarhi, which is spoken by the majority of the state's population, while maintaining Hindi as the primary official language for broader administrative purposes.

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