Authorised Hindi translation of State Acts in certain cases
Section 6 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 deals with authorised Hindi translation of State Acts in certain cases. Where the Legislature of a State has prescribed any language other than Hindi for use in Acts passed by the Legislature of the State or in Ordinances promulgated by the Governor of the State, a translation of the same in Hindi, in addition to a translation thereof in the English language as required The Act came into force on 10 Jan 1965.
Where the Legislature of a State has prescribed any language other than Hindi for use in Acts passed by the Legislature of the State or in Ordinances promulgated by the Governor of the State, a translation of the same in Hindi, in addition to a translation thereof in the English language as required by clause (3) of article 348 of the Constitution, may be published on or after the appointed day under the authority of the Governor of the State in the Official Gazette of that State and in such a case, the translation in Hindi of any such Act or Ordinance shall be deemed to be the authoritative text thereof in the Hindi language.
Section 6, The Official Languages Act, 1963 (Act 19 of 1963).
Questions about Section 6
What does Section 6 of the Official Languages Act deal with?
Section 6 of the Official Languages Act is headed "Authorised Hindi translation of State Acts in certain cases". Where the Legislature of a State has prescribed any language other than Hindi for use in Acts passed by the Legislature of the State or in Ordinances promulgated by the Governor of the State, a translation of the same in Hindi, in addition to a translation thereof in the English language as required
How do I find court cases under Section 6 of the Official Languages 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: Official Languages Act 1963 6, section 6 Official Languages Act 1963, section 6 of the Official Languages Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 6 of the Official Languages Act come into force?
Section 6 of the Official Languages Act, cited as Official Languages Act 1963 6, came into force on 10 Jan 1965, having been enacted on 10 May 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Continuance of English language for official purposes of the Union and for use in Parliament703 words
- 4. Committee on Official Language230 words
- 8. Power to make rules153 words
- 5. Authorised Hindi translations of Central Acts, etc119 words
- 7. Optional use of Hindi or other official language in judgments, etc., of High Courts101 words
- 1. Short title and commencement63 words
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