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The Sikkim Official Languages Act, 1977

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This law establishes Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, and Limbu as the official languages of Sikkim for all state government purposes, while allowing for phased implementation. English remains the primary language for legislative assembly proceedings. The act empowers the state government to issue detailed rules for implementation and provides a legislative approval process for those rules. This legislation recognizes and protects the unique linguistic heritage of Sikkim's four major ethnic communities by formally incorporating their languages into government operations.

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  1. 1. Short title and extent
  2. 2. Languages to be used for the official purposes of the State
  3. 2A. English language to be used for transaction in the Legislative Assembly
  4. 3. Power to make rules

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