Official Language

Official language refers to the language(s) designated by a government for conducting official business, communication, and documentation. In India, for example, Hindi and English are recognized as official languages at the national level, while each state can also have its own official language(s) for local governance.

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West Bengal Official Language Act, 1961

An Act to provide for the adoption of the Bengali language as the language to be used for the official purposes of the State of West Bengal including purposes of legislation.