Standing Order No. 743/2021 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 5th May, 2021 on the holding of a public function [C1B-J0S]

Standing Order No. 743/2021

GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA

Law Department, Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai, dated the 5th May, 2021

STANDING ORDER

To

All Liaison Officers,

Subject: The holding of a public function by organisers of a public function under the Maharashtra Official Languages Act, 1965, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Official Languages Act, 1965 (Maharashtra Act 5 of 1965), the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the holding of a public function by organisers of a public function.

2. The matter has been examined. Every organiser of a public function carrying on the holding of a public function shall make an application in Form D to the Registrar of the Commission within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Liaison Officer shall ensure that emblem is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Registrar of the Commission within ninety days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra.

(Secretary to Government)