The Nagaland State legislature (Continuence of the English Language) Act, 1964

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The Nagaland State Legislature (Continuance of the English Language) Act, 1964 permits the continued use of English for conducting official business within the Nagaland State Legislative Assembly. Under the Constitution of India, the default period allowing English in state legislatures was set to expire fifteen years after the Constitution took effect, on January 26, 1965. This law specifically applies to the members, officers, and proceedings of the Nagaland State Legislature. By authorizing English to remain an official working language beyond the constitutional deadline, the Act ensured seamless governance, administrative continuity, and clear legal communication in a state with diverse local languages.

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1. Short title & commencement
2. Continuance of the English language for the transaction of business in the Legislature of the State

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