Date of enactment:
Friday, April 28, 2017
Eyeway Synopsis:
An Act to give effect to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities and for matters connected therewith or incidental
thereto.
WHEREAS the United Nations General Assembly adopted its Convention on the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities on the 13th day of December, 2006;
AND WHEREAS the aforesaid Convention lays down the following principles for
empowerment of persons with disabilities,—
(a) respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to
make one’s own choices, and independence of persons;
(b) non-discrimination;
(c) full and effective participation and inclusion in society;
(d) respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of
human diversity and humanity;
Source:
http://www.tezu.ernet.in/notice/2017/April/RPWD-ACT-2016.pdf
Introduction to Act:
THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2016
Original Act:
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