Section 57 of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. in hindi
Designation of certifying authorities.
- (1)The appropriate Government shall designate persons, having requisite qualifications and experience, as certifying authorities, who shall be competent to issue the certificate of disability.
- (2)The appropriate Government shall also notify the jurisdiction within which and the terms and conditions subject to which, the certifying authority shall perform its certification functions.
Summary
- The government must choose specific people or agencies to be in charge of disability certificates.
- These chosen experts are known as certifying authorities.
- Only people with the right qualifications and experience can be picked for this role.
- The government must also announce the specific area or territory where each authority is allowed to work.
- The rules and conditions for how these experts do their job must be clearly stated by the government.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the power to issue a disability certificate under Section 57 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
Only a certifying authority designated by the appropriate government has the competence to issue a certificate under Section 57.
2. Can any doctor issue a disability certificate under Section 57 of the Disability Act?
No, only those persons with requisite qualifications and experience who are specifically designated by the government as certifying authorities can do so under Section 57.
3. How do I know which office to go to for a disability certificate under Section 57 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?
The government notifies the specific jurisdiction or local area for each certifying authority under Section 57, so you should check with your local health department.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 57 of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, who designates the certifying authorities?
2.What is required for a person to be named as a certifying authority under Section 57 of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016?