Section 7
Section 7 of the Assam Official Language Act, 1960. Subject to the provision of this Act, the State Government may by notification issued from time to time direct the use of the language as may be specified in the notification and in such parts of the State of Assam as may be specified therein : Provided that --- le (a) the rights of the various ling
Subject to the provision of this Act, the State Government may by notification issued from time to time direct the use of the language as may be specified in the notification and in such parts of the State of Assam as may be specified therein :
Provided that --- le (a) the rights of the various linguistic groups in respect of medium of instruction in educational institutions as laid down in the Constitution of India shall not be affected :
(b) the State shall not, in granting aid to educational and cultural institutions. discriminate against any such institutions on grounds of language ;
(c) the rights to appointments in the Assam Public Services and to contracts and other avocations shall be maintained without discrimination on the ground of language ; and (d) in regard to noting in the offices in the region or district if any member of the staff is unable to note in any of the district language. the use of English shall be permitted by the Heads of Departments so long as the use thereof is permissible under Article 343 of the Constitution of India. Powers to 8. The State Government shall have the power to make make rules. rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. B. C. BARUA, Secy, to the Govt. of Assam, Law Deptt.
Section 7, The Assam Official Language Act, 1960 (Act 33 of 1960).
Questions about Section 7
How do I find court cases under Section 7 of the Assam Official Language Act?
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When was the Assam Official Language Act enacted?
Assam Official Language Act was enacted in 1960 as Act 33 of 1960. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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