Section 74 of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- (1)The Central Government may, by notification, appoint a Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (hereinafter referred to as the "Chief Commissioner") for the purposes of this Act.
- (2)The Central Government may, by notification appoint two Commissioners to assist the Chief Commissioner, of which one Commissioner shall be a persons with disability.
- (3)A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Chief Commissioner or Commissioner unless he has special knowledge or practical experience in respect of matters relating to rehabilitation.
- (4)The salary and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service (including pension, gratuity and other retirement benefits) of the Chief Commissioner and Commissioners shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
- (5)The Central Government shall determine the nature and categories of officers and other employees required to assist the Chief Commissioner in the discharge of his functions and provide the Chief Commissioner with such officers and other employees as it thinks fit.
- (6)The officers and employees provided to the Chief Commissioner shall discharge their functions under the general superintendence and control of the Chief Commissioner.
- (7)The salaries and allowances and other conditions of service of officers and employees shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
- (8)The Chief Commissioner shall be assisted by an advisory committee comprising of not more than eleven members drawn from the experts from different disabilities in such manner as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Summary
- The Central Government appoints a Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities to carry out the goals of this Act.
- Two additional Commissioners are appointed to assist the Chief Commissioner in their work.
- At least one of these two assisting Commissioners must be a person with a disability.
- Candidates for these positions must have special knowledge or practical experience in rehabilitation, which is the process of helping people regain skills.
- The Chief Commissioner is supported by an advisory committee made up of no more than eleven experts from various disability fields.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the authority to appoint the Chief Commissioner under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
The Central Government is responsible for appointing the Chief Commissioner through an official notification under Section 74 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
2. Are there specific qualifications for the Commissioners in Section 74 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
Yes, under Section 74 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, anyone appointed must have special knowledge or practical experience in matters relating to rehabilitation.
3. How many people serve on the advisory committee mentioned in Section 74 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
Section 74 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, states the advisory committee can have a maximum of eleven members drawn from disability experts.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 74 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, what is the minimum number of assisting Commissioners who must be persons with disabilities?
Q2.Which entity determines the salary and service conditions for the Chief Commissioner under Section 74 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
Q3.Under Section 74 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, how many assisting Commissioners are appointed?
Q4.What is the maximum number of members in the advisory committee helping the Chief Commissioner under Section 74 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?