Bare Act

The Maharashtra Official Languages Act, 2015

The Maharashtra Official Languages Amendment Act of 2015 regulates the official language used by the state government. It applies to all state departments, administrative offices, and public institutions. The law officially declares Marathi, written in the Devanagari script, as the official state language. This matters because it guarantees that government administration, public services, and official documentation are conducted in the regional language of the majority of its citizens. By doing so, the act aims to make governance more accessible to the public, preserve regional identity, and ensure clear communication between the state government and the people of Maharashtra.

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