Section75
Rights of Persons with Disability

Section 75

In force Act 49 of 2016 As on 14 Oct 2026

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Act 49 of 2016 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 75 of Rights of Persons with Disability. The Chief Commissioner shall- (a) identify, suo motu or otherwise, the provisions of any law or policy, programme and procedures, which are inconsistent with this Act and recommend necessary corrective steps;

(1) The Chief Commissioner shall- (a) identify, suo motu or otherwise, the provisions of any law or policy, programme and procedures, which are inconsistent with this Act and recommend necessary corrective steps;

(b) inquire, suo motu or otherwise, deprivation of rights of persons with disabilities and safeguards available to them in respect of matters for which the Central Government is the appropriate Government and take up the matter with appropriate authorities for corrective action;

(c) review the safeguards provided by or under this Act or any other law for the time being in force for the protection of rights of persons with disabilities and recommend measures for their effective implementation;

(d) review the factors that inhibit the enjoyment of rights of persons with disabilities and recommend appropriate remedial measures;

(e) study treaties and other international instruments on the rights of persons with disabilities and make recommendations for their effective implementation;

(f) undertake and promote research in the field of the rights of persons with disabilities;

(g) promote awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities and the safeguards available for their protection;

(h) monitor implementation of the provisions of this Act and schemes, programmes meant for persons with disabilities;

(i) monitor utilisation of funds disbursed by the Central Government for the benefit of persons with disabilities; and (j) perform such other functions as the Central Government may assign.

(2) The Chief Commissioner shall consult the Commissioners on any matter while discharging its functions under this Act. Action of appropriate authorities on recommendation of Chief Commissioner.

Section 75, Rights of Persons with Disability (Act 49 of 2016).

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 76

Questions about Section 75

How do I find court cases under Section 75 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 75, section 75 Rights of Persons with Disability, section 75 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 75 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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