Section 9, Official Languages Act, 1963 [S1H-RFF]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 4 April 1963.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Controller may, by order in writing, direct any contractor to take such measures in relation to the execution of contracts as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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prescribed: Section 2, Official Languages Act, 1963 [S1HR81] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
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Made under this section, or naming it (17)
Notification S.O. 721(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 28th July, 2017 under section 9 [N15-V97], 28 July 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 206(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 23rd June, 2025 under section 9 [N15-21W], 23 June 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 1117(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 11th February, 2019 under section 9 [N14-8SC], 11 February 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 4527(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 15th January, 2009 under section 9 [N13-BGF], 15 January 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 3007(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 27th October, 2021 under section 9 [N14-J2R], 27 October 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 3212(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 9th July, 2024 under section 9 [N14-X33], 9 July 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 3234(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 8th February, 2008 under section 9 [N13-8WV], 8 February 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 1514(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 10th June, 2014 under section 9 [N17-XNJ], 10 June 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 4183(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 23rd July, 2023 under section 9 [N17-9BH], 23 July 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 4873(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 25th April, 2023 under section 9 [N1A-NTE], 25 April 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 117(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 28th March, 2012 under section 9 [N18-YSH], 28 March 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 1975(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 13th September, 2025 under section 9 [N1D-2QZ], 13 September 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 1553(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 3rd April, 2026 under section 9 [N1C-0V7], 3 April 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 3858(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 12th September, 2024 under section 9 [N1E-44W], 12 September 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 3076(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 8th January, 2011 under section 9 [N1E-GKD], 8 January 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 396(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 13th July, 2023 under section 9 [N1H-E5G], 13 July 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
Notification S.O. 3139(E) of the Ministry of Law and Justice dated 21st February, 2023 under section 9 [N1G-92A], 21 February 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 (19 of 1963), the Central Government hereby publishes the translation in Hindi of the Official Languages Act, 1963 as the authoritative text thereof in Hindi"
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