Part XVII · Official Language · Chapter II — Regional Languages
Article 347: Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a State
Official text as on 1 May 2024
Text of Article 347
On a demand being made in that behalf the President may, if he is satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of a State desire the use of any language spoken by them to be recognised by that State, direct that such language shall also be officially recognised throughout that State or any part thereof for such purpose as he may specify.
Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
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