What happens if the Legislature of a State does not choose an official language?
If the Legislature of a State does not choose an official language, then English will continue to be used for all those official purposes within the State for which it was being used immediately before the commencement of this Constitution. The President may also direct that any language spoken by a section of the population should be officially recognized throughout that State or any part thereof for specified purposes if a substantial proportion of the population desires so and the President is satisfied with the demand.