You must write to the government only in Hindi or English to be taken seriously.

Article 350 clearly allows you to use any language that is officially used in the Union or in your State when submitting a grievance.

This Article guarantees a response or solution to your complaint.

It only guarantees the right to submit the complaint in your language; it does not promise that the grievance will be resolved in your favor.

The Constitution of India

Article 350

Language to be used in representations for redress of grievances

Every person shall be entitled to submit a representation for the redress of any grievance to any officer or authority of the Union or a State in any of the languages used in the Union or in the State, as the case may be.§

Why this exists

India is home to many languages, and requiring everyone to write only in one official language (like Hindi or English) could stop ordinary citizens—especially those who don't know these languages—from being able to complain to the government at all. This Article ensures that language is never a barrier to seeking help or justice from the state, reflecting the Constitution's broader commitment to linguistic diversity and access to governance for all citizens.

Common misconceptions

Myth: You must write to the government only in Hindi or English to be taken seriously.
Fact: Article 350 clearly allows you to use any language that is officially used in the Union or in your State when submitting a grievance.
Myth: This Article guarantees a response or solution to your complaint.
Fact: It only guarantees the right to submit the complaint in your language; it does not promise that the grievance will be resolved in your favor.