Question : GUJARATI LANGUAGE

(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Gujarat to authorize use of Gujarati language in the proceedings of Hon`ble High Court of Gujarat;

(b) if so. the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the Government is likely to give consent to the proposal?

MINISTER OF LAW & JUSTICE (SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID)

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Advice of the Chief Justice of India has been sought on the proposal.

(c): The proposal shall be processed for approval of the competent authority after the advice of the Chief Justice of India is received.