Section 48

Language to be used for Acts, Bills, etc.

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019

  • Act 34 of 2019
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs
About this Act

An Act to provide for the reorganisation of the existing State of Jammu and Kashmir and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    Notwithstanding anything contained in section 47, until Parliament by law otherwise provides, the authoritative texts--
         (a) of all Bills to be introduced or amendments thereto to be moved in the Legislative Assembly,
         (b) of all Acts passed by the Legislative Assembly, and
         (c) of all orders, rules, regulations and bye-laws issued under any law made by the Legislative Assembly,
     shall be in the English language:
     Provided that where the Legislative Assembly has prescribed any language other than the English language for use in Bills introduced in, or Acts passed by, the Legislative Assembly or in any order, rule, regulation or bye-law issued under any law made by the Legislative Assembly of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a translation of the same in the English language published under the authority of the Lieutenant Governor in the Official Gazette shall be deemed to be the authoritative text thereof in the English language.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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