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The Authoritative Texts (Central Laws) Act, 1973

Section 2. Authoritative texts of Central laws in certain languages.

1[Authoritative texts] of Central laws in certain languages.--A translation in any language (other than Hindi) specified in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution, published under the authority of the President in the Official Gazette,-- (a) of any Central Act or of any Ordinance promulgated by the President, or (b) of any order, rule, regulation or bye-law issued under the Constitution or under any Central Act, shall be deemed to be the 1[authoritative text] thereof in such language.

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