Persons with disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection
of rights and full participation) Act 1995
The Act has been enacted under Article 253 of the Constitution read with item No.
13 of the Union List (WORD - -1 ) . It gives effect to the proclamation on the full
participation and equality of the persons with disabilities in the Asian & Pacific
Region and provides for their education, employment, creation of barrier free environment,
social security, etc. The implementation of the Act requires a multi-sectoral collaborative
approach by the appropriate governments, including various Central Ministries/Departments,
States/Union Territories, local bodies
The Persons with disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection
of rights and full participation) Act 1996
This Act was passed by the Parliament on Dec.12, 1995 and notified on Feb. 7, 1996.
The Act fixes responsibility of the Central and State Governments, local bodies
to provide services, facilities to people with disabilities to provide equal opportunities
for participating as productive citizens of the country. The Act enlists rights
and facilities persons with disabilities would be entitled to and which are enforceable.
This is an important landmark. The act provides for both preventive and promotional
aspects of rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation Council Act of India Act 1992
The Act provides for constitution of the Rehabilitation Council of India for regulating
the training of rehabilitation professionals, maintenance of a Central Rehabilitation
Register, recognized rehabilitation qualifications, minimum standards of educations
etc.
The national trust for the welfare of persons with autism,cerebral
palsy, mental retardation and multiple Disabilities Act, 1999
The Act provides for constitution of the Board of the National Trust, Local Level
Committees, Accountability and Monitoring of the Trust. It has provisions for legal
guardianship of the four categories of the persons with disabilities and for creation
of enabling environment for their as much independent living as possible.
The national trust for the welfare of persons with autism,cerebral
palsy, mental retardation and multiple Disabilities Act, 2000
The Rules provide for election of Members of the Trust, Powers and Duties of its
Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer etc.
The mental health Act, 1987
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the treatment and care of mentally
ill persons, to make better provision with respect to their properly and affairs
and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.