In pursuance of Sub rule 4 of Rule 10 of Official Language

## Report on Notification Regarding Official Language Usage in Central Public Works Department **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 4253E) issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, published in the Gazette of India on September 12, 2022. The notification pertains to the declaration of an office within the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) where a significant proportion (over 80%) of employees possess working knowledge of Hindi. Specifically, it identifies the Superintending Engineer, Vadodara CPWD office as meeting this criterion. The report details the background, key provisions, target audience, and likely impact of this notification. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide information and analysis regarding a specific notification related to the use of the official language (Hindi) within a division of the Central Public Works Department. The analysis is based solely on the text of the notification published in the Gazette of India. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification is related to the Official Language Use for Official Purpose of the Union Rules, 1976, specifically Subrule 4 of Rule 10. * **Core Objective:** The objective, as inferred from the text, is to officially recognize and notify specific offices within the Central Government where a substantial portion of employees are proficient in Hindi, facilitating the increased use of Hindi in official work. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Likely Problem/Issue Addressed:** The underlying issue is the promotion and implementation of the official language policy within government departments. The notification addresses this by identifying and acknowledging offices where Hindi proficiency is already prevalent, potentially encouraging further adoption of Hindi in those offices. It is also part of a broader framework of ensuring compliance with the Official Languages Act. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * This is a *new* policy related to existing Official Language Use Rules. * **Main Provision:** The core provision is the official notification of the Superintending Engineer, Vadodara CPWD office as an office where more than 80% of officersemployees have attained working knowledge of Hindi. This notification formally acknowledges the office's existing Hindi proficiency levels. * The effect is to publicly recognize this office and potentially make it a model or resource for other offices seeking to improve Hindi usage. It also places the onus on this office to conduct official business in Hindi. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience includes: * The Superintending Engineer and all employees of the Vadodara CPWD office. * The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. * The Department of Official Language. * Potentially, other CPWD offices as a model for official language implementation. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, specifically the Hindi section (as indicated by "F. No. E1101752013Hindi") and the Central Public Works Department. * **Procedure:** The notification involves an official declaration process, triggered when an office meets the required threshold of Hindi-proficient employees. The Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi110054 are responsible for publishing the notification. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of this notification include: * Increased use of Hindi in official correspondence and work within the Vadodara CPWD office. * Setting a precedent and potentially encouraging other CPWD offices to strive for similar levels of Hindi proficiency. * Facilitating better communication with citizens who prefer to interact with the government in Hindi. * Contributing to the overall implementation of the Official Languages Act. **9. Conclusion:** The notification S.O. 4253E signifies a step towards promoting the use of Hindi in government offices. By formally recognizing offices with a high proportion of Hindi-proficient employees, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs aims to facilitate increased use of Hindi in official work, contribute to the implementation of the Official Languages Act, and set an example for other government departments. This is a significant step towards fulfilling the constitutional mandate regarding the official language of the Union.

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