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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

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An Act to give effect to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number
49 of 2016
Ministry
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Enacted
27 Dec 2016

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102 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Equality and non-discrimination.
  4. Section 4Women and children with disabilities.
  5. Section 5Community life.
  6. Section 6Protection from cruelty and inhuman treatment.
  7. Section 7Protection from abuse, violence and exploitation.
  8. Section 8Protection and safety.
  9. Section 9Home and family.
  10. Section 10Reproductive rights.
  11. Section 11Accessibility in voting.
  12. Section 12Access to justice.
  13. Section 13Legal capacity.
  14. Section 14Provision for guardianship.
  15. Section 15Designation of authorities to support.
  16. Section 16Duty of educational institutions.
  17. Section 17Specific measures to promote and facilitate inclusive education.
  18. Section 18Adult education.
  19. Section 19Vocational training and self-employment.
  20. Section 20Non-discrimination in employment.
  21. Section 21Equal opportunity policy.
  22. Section 22Maintenance of records.
  23. Section 23Appointment of Grievance Redressal Officer.
  24. Section 24Social security.
  25. Section 25Healthcare.
  26. Section 26Insurance schemes.
  27. Section 27Rehabilitation.
  28. Section 28Research and development.
  29. Section 29Culture and recreation.
  30. Section 30Sporting activities.
  31. Section 31Free education for children with benchmark disabilities.
  32. Section 32Reservation in higher educational institutions.
  33. Section 33Identification of posts for reservation.
  34. Section 34Reservation.
  35. Section 35Incentives to employers in private sector.
  36. Section 36Special employment exchange.
  37. Section 37Special schemes and development programmes.
  38. Section 38Special provisions for persons with disabilities with high support.
  39. Section 39Awareness campaigns.
  40. Section 40Accessibility.
  41. Section 41Access to transport.
  42. Section 42Access to information and communication technology.
  43. Section 43Consumer goods.
  44. Section 44Mandatory observance of accessibility norms.
  45. Section 45Time limit for making existing infrastructure and premises accessible and action for that purpose.
  46. Section 46Time limit for accessibility by service providers.
  47. Section 47Human resource development.
  48. Section 48Social audit.
  49. Section 49Competent authority.
  50. Section 50Registration.
  51. Section 51Application and grant of certificate of registration.
  52. Section 52Revocation of registration.
  53. Section 53Appeal.
  54. Section 54Act not to apply to institutions established or maintained by Central or State Government.
  55. Section 55Assistance to registered institutions.
  56. Section 56Guidelines for assessment of specified disabilities.
  57. Section 57Designation of certifying authorities.
  58. Section 58Procedure for certification.
  59. Section 59Appeal against a decision of certifying authority.
  60. Section 60Constitution of Central Advisory Board on Disability.
  61. Section 61Terms and conditions of service of members.
  62. Section 62Disqualifications.
  63. Section 63Vacation of seats by Members.
  64. Section 64Meetings of the Central Advisory Board on disability.
  65. Section 65Functions of Central Advisory Board on disability.
  66. Section 66State Advisory Board on disability.
  67. Section 67Terms and conditions of service of Members.
  68. Section 68Disqualification.
  69. Section 69Vacation of seats.
  70. Section 70Meetings of State Advisory Board on disability.
  71. Section 71Functions of State Advisory Board on disability.
  72. Section 72District-level Committee on disability.
  73. Section 73Vacancies not to invalidate proceedings.
  74. Section 74Appointment of Chief Commissioner and Commissioners.
  75. Section 75Functions of Chief Commissioner.
  76. Section 76Action of appropriate authorities on recommendation of Chief Commissioner.
  77. Section 77Powers of Chief Commissioner.
  78. Section 78Annual and special reports by Chief Commissioner.
  79. Section 79Appointment of State Commissioner in States.
  80. Section 80Functions of State Commissioner.
  81. Section 81Action by appropriate authorities on recommendation of State Commissioner.
  82. Section 82Powers of State Commissioner.
  83. Section 83Annual and special reports by State Commissioner.
  84. Section 84Special Court.
  85. Section 85Special Public Prosecutor.
  86. Section 86National Fund for persons with disabilities.
  87. Section 87Accounts and audit.
  88. Section 88State Fund for persons with disabilities.
  89. Section 89Punishment for contravention of provisions of Act or rules or regulations made thereunder.
  90. Section 90Offences by companies.
  91. Section 91Punishment for fraudulently availing any benefit meant for persons with benchmark disabilities.
  92. Section 92Punishment for offences of atrocities.
  93. Section 93Punishment for failure to furnish information.
  94. Section 94Previous sanction of appropriate Government.
  95. Section 95Alternative punishments.
  96. Section 96Application of other laws not barred.
  97. Section 97Protection of action taken in good faith.
  98. Section 98Power to remove difficulties.
  99. Section 99Power to amend Schedule.
  100. Section 100Power of Central Government to make rules.
  101. Section 101Power of State Government to make rules.
  102. Section 102Repeal and savings.