The Constitution provided a 15-year transition period (1950-1965) for shifting from English to Hindi. However, the Official Languages Act, 1963 later provided for continued use of English even after 1965.

1. 1 Pick up Constitution.
2. 2 Go to Article 343 — Official language of the Union.
3. 3 Read clause (2): 'for a period of fifteen years from the commencement of this Constitution, the English language shall continue to be used.'

The text reads: Article 343(2): For a period of fifteen years from the commencement of the Constitution, English shall continue to be used for all official Union purposes.