What is the status of English as a language for transacting business in the State Legislature after the expiration of 25 years from the commencement of the Constitution for specific States mentioned in the Article?
After the expiration of 25 years from the commencement of the Constitution, English will not be used for transacting business in the State Legislatures mentioned in the specific article (Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura). The proviso states that after this period, the clause shall have effect as if the words "or in English" were omitted.