The PUNJAB OFFICIAL LANGUAGE ACT, 1967
punjab · 1967
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab Official Language Act, 1967
- S. 2Section 2 defines terms "Punjabi" and "State Government" for the Punjab Official Language Act, 1967.
- S. 3The official language of the State of Punjab shall be Punjabi
- S. 4The Punjab Official Language Act, 1967 allows the state government to declare Punjabi as the official language for state purposes.
- S. 5Section 5 designates Punjabi as the official language for legislative and governmental documents in Punjab.
- S. 6Section 6 allows English to continue in Punjab's Legislature and mandates authorized Punjabi translations of certain Central and State laws.
- S. 7Section 7 allows individuals to submit grievances to state officers in any language used in Punjab, including Hindi.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates the development of Hindi and establishes a committee to oversee its implementation in Punjab.
- S. 9Repeal of Punjab Act No
- S. 20083-B