The Maharashtra Official Languages Act, 1964
State Act of Maharashtra · Act 5 of 196516 provisions1 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for the adoption of languages which may be used for the official purposes of the State including purposes of the Legislature of the State. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 5 of 1965 |
| Year | 1965 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Ministry | Govt of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 16 |
| Subjects | constitutional |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 1A Marathi to be the official language of the State.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Continuance of English language for use in State Legislature.
- Section 4 Official language for official purposes of State.1 citing judgment
- Section 5 Marathi language to be used in Bills, etc.
- Section 5A Provisions in policy for effective implementation of this Act.
- Section 5B Designation of Marathi Language Officer.
- Section 5C Constitution of State Marathi Language Committee.
- Section 5D Constitution of District Marathi Language Committee.
- Section 5E Powers and functions of District Marathi Language Committee.
- Section 5F Proactive disclosure about use of Marathi.
- Section 5G Responsibility of implementation and compliance.
- Section 5H Power of Government to give directions.
- Section 5I Punishment.
- Section 6 Power to make rules.
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