📜 Article 210 of the Indian Constitution
Title: Language to be used in the Legislature
🔹 Text Summary:
Article 210 specifies the language(s) to be used for transacting business in the Legislature of a State. It ensures clarity and uniformity in communication while allowing flexibility based on regional preferences.
📌 Clause-wise Breakdown:
| Clause | Provision |
|---|---|
| (1) | The business of a State Legislature shall be transacted in: |
| ✅ The official language of the State, or | |
| ✅ In Hindi, or | |
| ✅ In English | |
| 👉 Until the State Legislature decides otherwise by law. | |
| (2) | The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly or Chairman of the Legislative Council may permit a member to address the House in their mother tongue, with prior permission. |
| (3) | English shall continue to be used for legislative business until the Legislature provides otherwise by law. |
| 👉 This is a temporary continuation (like Article 343 at the Union level). |
🧠Key Takeaways:
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States can choose their own official language(s) for legislative business.
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Hindi and English are fallback options unless replaced by a State law.
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Members can use their mother tongue with the presiding officer’s permission.
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Promotes linguistic inclusivity while maintaining administrative order.
📌 Example:
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In Tamil Nadu, the language of legislative business is Tamil.
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In Uttar Pradesh, business may be conducted in Hindi, but members may speak in Urdu or other languages with prior permission.
⚖️ Related Articles:
| Article | Subject |
|---|---|
| 343 | Official language of the Union |
| 345 | Official language of a State |
| 348 | Language to be used in courts and legislation |
| 210 | Language in State Legislatures |
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