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SC asks Centre for steps to make disabled-friendly rules more robust
['Nagaland Post']
Nagaland Post
“We direct all the states to appoint state commissioners under section 79 of the RPWD Act within four weeks.
The bench also took a strong view of the Centre not appointing a regular chief commissioner as mandated under the RPWD Act to oversee rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
The bench had found that one of the rules of the RPWD Act does not establish enforceable, compulsory standards, but rather, it relies on self-regulation through guidelines.
It had recommended that these mandatory rules be distinct from broader guidelines, with specific standards that can be legally enforced.
The bench had adjourned hearing on the PIL seeking directions to ensure meaningful access to public spaces for persons with disabilities.