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Section 40 - Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

40. Accessibility:-

The Central Government shall, in consultation with the Chief Commissioner, formulate rules for persons with disabilities laying down the standards of accessibility for the physical environment, transportation, information and communications, including appropriate technologies and systems, and other facilities and services provided to the public in urban and rural areas.

Related Sections

Section 18: Adult education
Section 95: Alternative punishments
Section 89: Punishment for contravention of provisions of Act or rules or regulations made thereunder
Section 4: Women and children with disabilities
Section 96: Application of other laws not barred

Related Acts

Indian Antarctic Act, 2022
Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
Major Port Authorities Act, 2021
Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018
Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act, 2017

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