Part XVII · CHAPTER II.—REGIONAL LANGUAGES
Article 347 Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a State.
In force
This article lets the President recognise a State language. If a substantial proportion of a State's population demands it, the President may direct that the language be recognised throughout the State or any part. The demand of a linguistic group finds a constitutional answer.
- 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. HIGH COURTS, ETC.
What it means
Plain words summary of the article above. Not legal advice.
This article lets the President recognise a State language. If a substantial proportion of a State's population demands it, the President may direct that the language be recognised throughout the State or any part. The demand of a linguistic group finds a constitutional answer.