This Act establishes Manipuri, written in Bengali script, as the official language of the state of Manipur. It applies to the entire state and comes into force on a date appointed by the State Government. The legislation mandates the use of Manipuri for official purposes while allowing a fifteen-year transition period during which English remains valid in the Secretariat and specified offices. It also establishes a Commission and a Legislative Assembly Committee to recommend the progressive use of Manipuri and to oversee the shift from English, ensuring the language meets the state's administrative and cultural needs.
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Chronological legislative evolution of THE MANIPUR OFFICIAL LANGUAGE ACT, 1979 across statutory gazettes and amending Acts.