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The Maharashtra Official Languages Act, 1964

Maharashtra

An Act to provide for the adoption of languages which may be used for the official purposes of the State including purposes of the Legislature of the State.

Act number
5 of 1965
Ministry
Govt of Maharashtra
Department
Marathi Languages Department
Enacted
11 Jan 1965

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16 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 1AMarathi to be the official language of the State.
  3. Section 2Definitions.
  4. Section 3Continuance of English language for use in State Legislature.
  5. Section 4Official language for official purposes of State.
  6. Section 5Marathi language to be used in Bills, etc.
  7. Section 5AProvisions in policy for effective implementation of this Act.
  8. Section 5BDesignation of Marathi Language Officer.
  9. Section 5CConstitution of State Marathi Language Committee.
  10. Section 5DConstitution of District Marathi Language Committee.
  11. Section 5EPowers and functions of District Marathi Language Committee.
  12. Section 5FProactive disclosure about use of Marathi.
  13. Section 5GResponsibility of implementation and compliance.
  14. Section 5HPower of Government to give directions.
  15. Section 5IPunishment.
  16. Section 6Power to make rules.