Section 80
Section 80 of Rights of Persons with Disability. The State Commissioner shall- (a) identify, suo motu or otherwise, provision of any law or policy, programme and procedures, which are in consistent with this Act, and recommend necessary corrective steps;
The State Commissioner shall- (a) identify, suo motu or otherwise, provision of any law or policy, programme and procedures, which are in consistent 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 State Government is the appropriate Government and take up the matter with appropriate authorities for corrective action; Powers of Chief Commissioner. Annual and special reports by Chief Commissioner. Appointment of State Commissioner in States. Functions of State Commissioner.
(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) undertake and promote research in the field of the rights of persons with disabilities;
(f) promote awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities and the safeguards available for their protection;
(g) monitor implementation of the provisions of this Act and schemes, programmes meant for persons with disabilities;
(h) monitor utilisation of funds disbursed by the State Government for the benefits of persons with disabilities; and (i) perform such other functions as the State Government may assign. Action by appropriate authorities on recommendation of State Commissioner.
Section 80, Rights of Persons with Disability (Act 49 of 2016).
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Questions about Section 80
How do I find court cases under Section 80 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 80, section 80 Rights of Persons with Disability, section 80 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 80 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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