Section 35 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 in hindi
Language to be used for Bills, Acts, etc.
Notwithstanding anything contained in section 34, 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, 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.
Summary
- Even if the Assembly chooses an official language under Section 34, all Bills, amendments, Acts, and government rules must be in English.
- This rule remains in place until the national Parliament passes a law that changes it.
- If the Delhi Assembly uses a language other than English for its Bills, Acts, or rules, an English translation is required.
- This translation must be in English and published in the Official Gazette under the authority of the Lieutenant Governor.
- Once this English translation is published, it is legally considered the authoritative text in English.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What language must be used for bills and acts in the Delhi Legislative Assembly?
All Bills, amendments, Acts, and rules must have their authoritative texts in the English language. This rule overrides any local language choices made under Section 34.
2. Can the Delhi Legislative Assembly pass a law in Hindi?
Yes, the Assembly can pass a law in a language other than English. However, if they do, an official English translation must be published in the Official Gazette under the authority of the Lieutenant Governor.
3. Who authorizes the publication of the English translation of a law?
The translation must be published under the authority of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
4. How long does this requirement to use English last?
This requirement lasts "until Parliament by law otherwise provides," meaning the national Parliament of India must pass a law to change this rule.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 35 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, what language is required for the authoritative text of all Bills and Acts until Parliament decides otherwise?
Q2.Under Section 35 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, if the Legislative Assembly passes an Act in Hindi, how is the authoritative English text established?
Q3.Under Section 35 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, which contains a non-obstante clause overriding Section 34, what is the effect on Bills and Acts if the Legislative Assembly adopts Hindi as its official language under Section 34?
Q4.Under Section 35 of The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, whose lawmaking power can override the default requirement that all Delhi Bills and Acts be in English?