Section 41

In force Act 49 of 2016 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 49 of 2016

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Section 41 of Rights of Persons with Disability. The appropriate Government shall take suitable measures to provide,- (a) facilities for persons with disabilities at bus stops, railway stations and airports conforming to the accessibility standards relating to parking spaces, toilets, ticketing counters and ticketing machines;

(1) The appropriate Government shall take suitable measures to provide,- (a) facilities for persons with disabilities at bus stops, railway stations and airports conforming to the accessibility standards relating to parking spaces, toilets, ticketing counters and ticketing machines;
(b) access to all modes of transport that conform the design standards, including retrofitting old modes of transport, wherever technically feasible and safe for persons with disabilities, economically viable and without entailing major structural changes in design;
(c) accessible roads to address mobility necessary for persons with disabilities.
(2) The appropriate Government shall develop schemes programmes to promote the personal mobility of persons with disabilities at affordable cost to provide for,- (a) incentives and concessions;
(b) retrofitting of vehicles; and (c) personal mobility assistance.
Section 41, Rights of Persons with Disability (Act 49 of 2016).

Questions about Section 41

How do I find court cases under Section 41 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 41, section 41 Rights of Persons with Disability, section 41 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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