Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announces proposed amendments to the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Rules, 2000. It invites public input on these draft rules, which primarily concern the qualifications and experience required for the Chairperson of the Board. Objections and suggestions must be submitted within 30 days of the notification's publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendments to National Trust Rules:
* The notification concerns amendments to the "National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Rules, 2000."
* The amended rules are called "National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Amendment Rules, 2018."
* The effective date will be the date of final publication in the Official Gazette.
Chairperson Qualification and Experience:
* Rule 4 of the 2000 Rules is replaced, specifying new qualifications for the Chairperson of the Board.
* **Educational Qualification:** A Master's degree from a recognized university is required, with preference given to post-graduate degrees in disability-related fields recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India, or a post-graduate degree in any subject with a diploma or degree in relevant disability areas. Registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India is also required.
* Research paper publications in professional journals are considered an additional qualification.
* **Experience:** Ten years of experience in the disability sector are required, with at least seven years specifically in Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and Multiple Disabilities.
* Administrative experience of at least three years as a leader in a Non-Governmental Organization serving in the specified disability areas for at least ten years is also required.
* **Age Limit:** The Chairperson should not be older than 62 years on the application deadline.
Impact Analysis:
General Public:
* Impact: The public is invited to review and provide feedback on the proposed rule changes.
* Action Required: Submit objections or suggestions to the designated Joint Secretary within 30 days of the notification's publication via mail or email.
Central Government:
* Impact: The Central Government is responsible for reviewing and considering public feedback before finalizing the amendments.
* Action Required: Review and consider all objections and suggestions received within the specified timeframe.
Potential Applicants for Chairperson of the Board:
* Impact: The revised rules will affect the eligibility criteria for individuals seeking to become the Chairperson of the Board.
* Action Required: Review the new qualification and experience requirements to determine eligibility before applying.
Key Entities Referenced
National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities: An organization established for the welfare of individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and multiple disabilities.
National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999: The act of the Parliament of India that established the National Trust.
National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Rules, 2000: The original set of rules governing the National Trust.
National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Amendment Rules, 2018: The set of rules which are being amended.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: The Indian government ministry responsible for social justice and empowerment, including disability affairs.
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan): A department under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, specifically focused on the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
Rehabilitation Council of India: An Indian statutory body that regulates and monitors training programs and personnel working in the field of rehabilitation and special education.
Dr. Prabodh Seth: Joint Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
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MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan))
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 4th January, 2018
G.S.R. 10 (E).—The following draft of certain rules further to amend the National Trust for Welfare of Persons
with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Rules, 2000, which the Central Government,
proposes to make, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 34 of the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with
Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 (44 of 1999), is hereby published for the
information of all persons likely to be affected thereby ; and notice is hereby given that the said draft rules shall be taken
into consideration after the expiry of a period of thirty days from the date on which the copies of the Official Gazette in
which this notification is published are made available to the public;
Objections and suggestions, if any, may be addressed to Dr.Prabodh Seth, Joint Secretary, Department of
Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, B-III,
Room No. 530, Pt. Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 or by email at jsda-
msje@nic.in;
The objections and suggestions which may be received from any person with respect to the said draft Rules
before the expiry of the period specified above, shall be considered by the Central Government.
DRAFT RULES
1. (1) These rules may be called National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental
Retardation and Multiple Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2018.
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2. In the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple
Disabilities Rules, 2000, for Rule 4, the following shall be substituted, namely;—
“4. Educational qualification and experience required for Chairperson of the Board. —
(1) The Chairperson of the Board shall have the following qualifications, namely: —
(i) Master’s degree from a recognized university. However, preference may be given to:
(a) Post Graduate degree in one or more area of disability/community based disability rehabilitation; namely,
autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, multiple disability or any other equivalent qualification in these fields
recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India from a recognized University/institute and having registered as
Personnel or Professional with Rehabilitation Council of India; or
(b) Post graduate degree in any subject with diploma or degree in one or more area of disability/community based
disability rehabilitation; namely, autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, multiple disability or any other
equivalent qualification in these fields recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India from a recognized
University/Institute and having registered as Personnel or Professional with Rehabilitation Council of India. and
(ii) Publication of research papers in reputed professional journals shall be considered as additional qualification.
(2) the Chairperson of the Board shall have the following experience, namely: —
(a) minimum ten years of experience in the disability sector of which not less than seven years in Autism/Cerebral
Palsy/ Mental retardation/ Multiple Disabilities; and
(b) administrative experience of not less than three years as Chief Executive Officer or Chairperson or President or
General Secretary of any Non-Governmental Organisation which has been serving at least for ten years in the areas
of autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities;
(3) The Chairperson of the Board shall not be older than sixty-two years as on the closing date of receipt of
applications by the Central Government.”
[F. No. 26-16/2017–DD-III]
Dr. PRABODH SETH, Jt. Secy.
Note : The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide
notification number G.S.R. No. 639 (E) dated the 26th July, 2000 and was last amended vide notification dated
4th February, 2015.
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