Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
Topic: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial Bodies · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities is a statutory authority set up under Sections 74–77 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016. It checks whether the Act is being followed. It also inquires into complaints that disabled persons have been denied their rights. It has the powers of a civil court, such as summoning people and calling for documents. The Chief Commissioner is also a deemed member of the NHRC.
Example
Say a disabled person is refused a benefit promised under the RPwD Act 2016. They can complain to the Chief Commissioner, who can inquire into the denial using civil-court powers.
Don't confuse with
- National Human Rights Commission: the NHRC covers all human rights violations. The Chief Commissioner deals only with the rights of disabled persons under the RPwD Act.
Related concepts
- National Commission for Women
- National Commission for Minorities
- National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
- National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
- National Commission for Safai Karamcharis