The Maharashtra Official Languages Act, 1964
The Maharashtra Official Languages Act, 1964
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This Act establishes Marathi as the official language of the State of Maharashtra, mandating its use for all government business, public communications, and legislation. It applies to the entire state government and legislature, ensuring that official documents, notices, and records are in Marathi. While Marathi is the primary language, the Act allows English and Hindi to continue in the State Legislature. The law also creates committees and officers to oversee implementation, ensuring that the state adheres to its constitutional duty to promote the official language while maintaining necessary flexibility for specific administrative and legislative functions.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 1A. Marathi to be the official language of the State.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Continuance of English language for use in State Legislature.
- 4. Official language for official purposes of State.
- 5. Marathi language to be used in Bills, etc.
- 5A. Provisions in policy for effective implementation of this Act.
- 5B. Designation of Marathi Language Officer.
- 5C. Constitution of State Marathi Language Committee.
- 5D. Constitution of District Marathi Language Committee.
- 5E. Powers and functions of District Marathi Language Committee.
- 5F. Proactive disclosure about use of Marathi.
- 5G. Responsibility of implementation and compliance.
- 5H. Power of Government to give directions.
- 5I. Punishment.
- 6. Power to make rules.
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