Central Act
The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020.
An Act to provide for the languages to be used for the official purposes of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 23 of 2020 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 2020-09-26 |
| In force from | 2020-09-29 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs |
| Sections | 4 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020. come into force?
It came into force on 2020-09-29, having been enacted on 2020-09-26.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs).
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