Central Act
The Official Languages Act, 1963
An Act to provide for the languages which may be used for the official purposes of the Union, for transaction of business in Parliament, for Central and State Acts and for certain purposes in High Courts.
| Act number | 19 of 1963 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1963-05-10 |
| In force from | 1965-01-10 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of Official Language |
| Sections | 9 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Official Languages Act, 1963 come into force?
It came into force on 1965-01-10, having been enacted on 1963-05-10.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of Official Language).
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