Section 98 of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- (1)If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order, published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions or give such directions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as may appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of the period of two years from the date of commencement of this Act.
- (2)Every order made under this section shall be laid as soon as may be, after it is made, before each House of Parliament.
Summary
- The Central Government has the power to issue orders to solve problems in implementing the law.
- These orders are used to remove difficulties that arise when trying to make the law's rules work in practice.
- There is a strict time limit of two years from the start of the Act to use this specific power.
- Every order must be presented to both Houses of Parliament for review.
- Any order made to remove a difficulty must not go against what is already written in the main law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who can remove difficulties in the law under Section 98 of the 2016 Act?
Under Section 98 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, the Central Government has the power to make orders or give directions to remove difficulties.
2. Is there a time limit for using Section 98 of the 2016 Disabilities Act?
Yes, Section 98 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, states no such order can be made after two years from the date the Act commenced.
3. Does Parliament see the orders made under Section 98 of the 2016 Disabilities Act?
Yes, Section 98 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, requires every order made under this section to be laid before each House of Parliament.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 98 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which authority has the power to remove difficulties?
Q2.What is the time limit for making orders under Section 98 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
Q3.Where must an order made under Section 98 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, be published?
Q4.According to Section 98 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, what must happen after a difficulty order is made?
Q5.If an order under Section 98 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, is inconsistent with the main law, is it valid?