language Act execution rules get Cabinet nod

In a move for use of Odia language in official works, the State Cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to frame rules for execution of the Odisha Official language Act, 1954.

For this purpose, a Bill named Odisha Official language Rules, 2016 would be presented in the coming session of the State Assembly and passed.  “As per the provision made under Section 5 of the amended Act, it is essential for framing the Odisha Official language Rules, 2016 for successful implementation of the Act after accordance of approval of the State Cabinet,” said Chief Secretary AP Padhi after the Cabinet meeting.

It may be noted that Governor Dr SC Jamir has already promulgated an Ordinance as per Clause (1) of Article 213 of the Constitution of India having felt the necessity of framing rules for successful implementation of the Act. The State Government had earlier announced that the Act would be implemented from August 15 this year.

The State Cabinet had also approved a proposal for amendment to the Odisha Official language Act on August 8.

The Cabinet too approved a proposal for setting up of a unitary university of Odia language under the name ‘University of Odia language and literature’. The proposed university would further advancement of learning and prosecution of research in Oida at the postgraduate level in areas of Odia literature, language, antique, evolution of Odia language, epigraphy, archeology and museology and translation into and from Oida.