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Section 21

In force Act 49 of 2016 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 49 of 2016 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 21 of Rights of Persons with Disability. Every establishment shall notify equal opportunity policy detailing measures proposed to be taken by it in pursuance of the provisions of this Chapter in the manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(1) Every establishment shall notify equal opportunity policy detailing measures proposed to be taken by it in pursuance of the provisions of this Chapter in the manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

(2) Every establishment shall register a copy of the said policy with the Chief Commissioner or the State Commissioner, as the case may be. Maintenance of records.

Section 21, Rights of Persons with Disability (Act 49 of 2016).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 100

Questions about Section 21

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Rights of Persons with Disability?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Rights of Persons with Disability 21, section 21 Rights of Persons with Disability, section 21 of the Rights of Persons with Disability. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 21 of the Rights of Persons with Disability, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Rights of Persons with Disability enacted?

Rights of Persons with Disability was enacted in 2016 as Act 49 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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