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Disability law fails private sector employees regularly
A lawyer and disability rights activist reports two cases of private sector discrimination. In one, a food delivery employee who acquired a disability in service was refused reinstatement. In another, a man…
The Story in Brief
A lawyer and disability rights activist reports two cases of private sector discrimination. In one, a food delivery employee who acquired a disability in service was refused reinstatement. In another, a man with multiple sclerosis was simply asked to leave, with no accommodation offered. The RPwD Act legally obligates all employers to provide reasonable accommodation, but enforcement is weak. State Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities can only recommend, not penalise. The Supreme Court has called for dedicated legislation on private sector discrimination, but none exists. The author argues that without financial incentives for employers, rights remain on paper.
The Indian Opinion
The piece rightly points out the gap between the RPwD Act's promise and its enforcement in private firms. But the narrative that legislation alone is the answer misses the real problem: compliance costs. The state must shift from punishing non-compliance to making accommodation affordable, through tax breaks and subsidies. Watch the next Budget for any such incentive. Without it, even a new law will remain a paper tiger.
Source: deccanherald.com
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