Definitions

In force Act 5 of 1987 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 5 of 1987

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Section 2 of the Goa official Language Act, 1987 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu appointed by the President under article 239 of the Constitution;

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu appointed by the President under article 239 of the Constitution;
(b) "Government" means the Government of Goa, Daman and Diu;
(c) "Konkani language" means Konkani language in Devanagari script;
(d) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette;
(e) "Official Gazette" means the Official Gazette of the Government of Goa, Daman and Diu;
(f) "Union territory" means the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu.
Section 2, The Goa official Language Act, 1987 (Act 5 of 1987).

Questions about Section 2

What does Section 2 of the Goa official Language Act deal with?

Section 2 of the Goa official Language Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu appointed by the President under article 239 of the Constitution;

How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Goa official Language Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Goa official Language Act 2, section 2 Goa official Language Act, section 2 of the Goa official Language Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Goa official Language Act enacted?

Goa official Language Act was enacted in 1987 as Act 5 of 1987. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

3. Official language of the Union territory211 words
5. Laying of notification before Legislative Assembly151 words
1. Short title, extent and commencement51 words

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