Bare ActsThe Amendments proposed in the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995

Section 44

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Non-discrimination in transport (1) Every appropriate government shall, by notification to be issued within one year of enactment of this law, specify a time-limit in respect of transport services coming within its purview, within which all establishments providing such transport services, shall – (a) adapt rail compartments, buses, vessels and aircraft in such a way as to permit easy access to such persons; and (b) adapt toilets in rail compartments, vessels, aircraft and waiting rooms in such a way as to permit wheel chair users to use them conveniently; Provided that the appropriate Government may specify different time limits for different categories of transport. Provided further that the time limit specified in the notification shall not be later than 31.12.2017. (2) Upon issue of a notification in pursuance of sub-section (1), it shall be the duty of every establishment to which it applies, to comply with the requirements of such notification. 66

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