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Section 3

Rights of Persons with DisabilityState Act of Punjab · Act 49 of 2016

(1) The appropriate Government shall ensure that the persons with disabilities enjoy the right to equality, life with dignity and respect for his or her integrity equally with others.

(2) The appropriate Government shall take steps to utilise the capacity of persons with disabilities by providing appropriate environment.

(3) No person with disability shall be discriminated on the ground of disability, unless it is shown that the impugned act or omission is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.

(4) No person shall be deprived of his or her personal liberty only on the ground of disability.

(5) The appropriate Government shall take necessary steps to ensure reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

Equality and nondiscrimination.

SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 5

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ActRights of Persons with Disability
Section3
JurisdictionState of Punjab
StatusIn force as published by the source

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