Certain provisions not to apply to Jammu and Kashmir
Section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 deals with certain provisions not to apply to Jammu and Kashmir. [Certain provisions not to apply to Jammu and Kashmir.]-- Omitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, vide notification No. The Act came into force on 10 Jan 1965.
[Certain provisions not to apply to Jammu and Kashmir.]-- Omitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, vide notification No. S.O. 1123(E) dated (18-3-2020) and vide Union Territory of Ladakh Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O. 3774(E), dated (23-10-2020).
Section 9, The Official Languages Act, 1963 (Act 19 of 1963).
Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Official Languages Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Official Languages Act is headed "Certain provisions not to apply to Jammu and Kashmir". [Certain provisions not to apply to Jammu and Kashmir.]-- Omitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, vide notification No.
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Official Languages Act 1963, section 9 of the Official Languages Act. People searching for it also type official languages act 2003 section 9 regulations 2008. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 9 of the Official Languages Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Official Languages Act, cited as Official Languages Act 1963 9, 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
- 6. Authorised Hindi translation of State Acts in certain cases115 words
- 7. Optional use of Hindi or other official language in judgments, etc., of High Courts101 words
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