2 Commissioners to assist office of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016?

1) Office of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities will now be assisted by 5 Commissioners.
2) Office of State Commissioners of Disabilities will be assisted by an Advisory Committee comprising of not more than 11 members.
- Published on 22 Dec 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
 
Office of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities has been strengthened who will now be assisted by 2 Commissioners and an Advisory Committee comprising of not more than 11 members drawn from experts in various disabilities.

Similarly, the office of State Commissioners of Disabilities has been strengthened who will be assisted by an Advisory Committee comprising of not more than 5 members drawn from experts in various disabilities.

The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the State Commissioners will act as regulatory bodies and Grievance Redressal agencies and also monitor implementation of the Act.

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