The Kerala Official Languages Act, 1969
The Kerala Official Languages Act, 1969
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This Act establishes Malayalam and English as the official languages of the State of Kerala for all government purposes. It applies to the state legislature, government orders, and official documents, allowing the government to specify which language must be used for specific tasks. The law also includes special provisions for linguistic minorities, permitting Tamil and Kannada speakers to use their native languages for government correspondence, while other minorities may use English, ensuring communication is accessible to diverse communities within the state.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 1A. Malayalam and English to be the official languages of the State.
- 1B. Government's power to notify the official purposes for which Malayalam or English to be used.
- 1C. Notification issued under section 1 B to be placed before the Legislative Assembly.
- 2. Language to be used in Bills, etc.
- 3. Special provisions in respect of linguistic minorities.
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