Which part of the Constitution contains Article 350?

Article 350 is in Part XVII (Official Language), Chapter IV — Special Directives.

Part XVII · Official Language · Chapter IV — Special Directives

Article 350: Language to be used in representations for redress of grievances

Q: What does Article 350 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 350 deals with language to be used in representations for redress of grievances. Every person shall be entitled to submit a representation for the redress of any grievance to any officer or authority of the Union or a State in any of the languages used in the Union or in the State, as the case may be.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 350

Every person shall be entitled to submit a representation for the redress of any grievance to any officer or authority of the Union or a State in any of the languages used in the Union or in the State, as the case may be.

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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