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Vacancies not to invalidate proceedings.- No act or proceeding of the Central Board, the Central Committee, a State Board, a State Committee or a District Committee shall be called in question on the ground merely of the existence of any vacancy in or any defect in the constitution of such Committees. 30 S. No. Present Provision Proposed Provision (Changes indicated in bold) 42 New Provision Chapter III-A - Guiding Principles for Appropriate Governments and Local Authorities 43 New Provision 24-A. Guiding Principles for Appropriate Governments and Local Authorities in Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.- Appropriate governments and local authorities shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and any other laws for the time being in force, take all necessary steps within their economic capacity and development, to secure for persons with disabilities the following – (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; (e) Equality of opportunity; (f) Accessibility; (g) Equality between men and women; (h) Respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities and respect for the right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities. 31 S. No. Present Provision Proposed Provision (Changes indicated in bold) 44 Chapter-IV - Prevention and early detection of disabilities Chapter-IV - Prevention of Disabilities 45