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Section 31

In force Act 49 of 2016 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 49 of 2016

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Section 31 of Rights of Persons with Disability. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rights of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, every child with benchmark disability between the age of six to eighteen years shall have the right to free education in a neighbourhood school, or in a special school, of his choice.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rights of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, every child with benchmark disability between the age of six to eighteen years shall have the right to free education in a neighbourhood school, or in a special school, of his choice. 35 of 2009.

(2) The appropriate Government and local authorities shall ensure that every child with benchmark disability has access to free education in an appropriate environment till he attains the age of eighteen years.

Section 31, Rights of Persons with Disability (Act 49 of 2016).

Questions about Section 31

How do I find court cases under Section 31 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 31, section 31 Rights of Persons with Disability, section 31 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.

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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