VINOD BHAT
Delhi, Jan 08:
First meeting of 14th “Hindi Salahkar Samiti” of Ministry of Law and Justice, Legislative Department, Official Languages Wing was organized at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal here today. A discussion on the subject of progressive use of Official Language was done on this occasion.
Union Minister Shri Meghwal expressed satisfaction over the initiatives and endeavors of the Official Languages Wing of the Ministry towards the promotion of Hindi. He complimented the Official Languages Wing of Legislative Department for doing a commendable job in the use of Official Language Hindi in the field of law. During the meeting, important decisions were taken to ensure that the publicity and propagation of the official language i.e. Hindi in the field of law. He stressed on the need to look at utility of Official Language from a common man’s perspective of “ease of doing”, “simplicity of usage of words and expressions”, and “bringing thoughts and actions in true spirit, devoid of ambiguity”.
Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and Deputy Chairman of Committee of Parliament on Official Language expressed his views about holding regular meetings of Hindi Salahkar Samiti and also suggested for simplification of the Hindi words used for the benefit of the citizens and easy understanding. He also suggested that necessary administrative steps be taken to augment the Official Languages Wing.
The non-official members also suggested various measures for propagating the use of Hindi in the legal field and its use in Courts.
