Official language for communication between one State and another or between a State and the Union
Article 346 — Official language for communication between one State and another or between a State and the Union
- Official language for communication between one State and another or between a State and the Union.—The language for the time being authorised for use in the Union for official purposes shall be the official language for communication between one State and another State and between a State and the Union:
Provided that if two or more States agree that the Hindi language should be the official language for communication between such States, that language may be used for such communication.
Plain English Summary
This article decides which language will be used for official communication when talking between two different States, or between a State and the Central Government (the Union). It states that the language currently authorized for official use in the Union is also the official language for these inter-state and state-to-Union communications. However, if several States agree, they can choose Hindi as the official language for communication among themselves.
Key Points
- The language used for official communication between one State and another State, or between a State and the Union, is determined by the language currently authorized for official purposes in the Union.
- If two or more States mutually agree, they have the option to choose Hindi as the official language for communication among them.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the framework for ensuring smooth and official communication across different levels of government (State to State, and State to Central Government) by setting a standard language.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.