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Taxmann Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 with Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2017 – Bare Act with Section Notes by Taxmann's Editorial Board
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 with Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2017 [Bare Act with Section Notes] by Taxmann is a comprehensive legal resource designed to facilitate a clear understanding. This 2025 edition presents the complete text of the Act and the Rules, along with concise section-wise notes, enabling readers to grasp both the law's legislative intent and practical implications. The volume is an essential reference for all those seeking clarity on disability rights legislation in India.
This book is intended for the following audience:
Legal Practitioners & Judges – Lawyers, advocates, and members of the judiciary will find this volume valuable for in-depth case preparation and adjudication
Academicians & Students – A must-have for law colleges, universities, and research scholars specialising in human rights, social justice, or disability law, offering an authoritative legal text with interpretative notes
Government Officials & Policymakers – Legislators, bureaucrats, and administrative staff can rely on this resource to ensure implementation of the Act and associated Rules in policy-making processes
NGOs & Activists – Organisations and individuals working for persons with disabilities will benefit from the clarity of legal mandates, rights, and remedies provided in this book
Corporate & HR Professionals – Advising companies on disability-inclusive policies, accommodations, and compliance with reservations in employment
The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act [Act No. 49 of 2016] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:
[Complete Text of the Act & Rules] Presents the fully updated text of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, along with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, ensuring users have the latest legal provisions at their fingertips
[Updated Amendments & Guidelines] Reflects any recent changes up to 2025, ensuring that practitioners and students remain informed about the newest legal positions
[Pre-amendment Provisions] Incorporates the text of provisions as they existed prior to the amendment in the respective amendment footnotes, enabling the reader to understand the legal position before the amendment and its applicability during the pre-amendment period
[Section-wise Notes] Each section is followed by detailed notes explaining its interpretation, context, key definitions, and relevant case law references—helpful in clarifying complexities
[User-friendly Layout] Well-structured chapters and sub-sections allow readers to navigate topics such as Rights & Entitlements, Education, Employment, Offences & Penalties, and more with ease
[In-depth Commentary on Implementation] The notes often highlight practical aspects of enforcement, coverage, compliance for institutions, and steps for ensuring accessibility
[Reference to Allied Laws & Notifications] Offers cross-references to relevant notifications, circulars, and other legal instruments that influence or clarify the main Act and Rules
The structure of the book is as follows:
Bare Act Format – Each provision (section/rule) is reproduced verbatim with numbering for authenticity
Section-by-section Analysis – Immediately after the statutory text, concise explanatory notes clarify legislative intent and interpretive angles, supplemented by cross-references within the Act and to other statutes
Flowing Chapter Sequence – Chapters are arranged in a logical progression, starting with definitions and culminating in miscellaneous provisions, ensuring a natural reading order for better comprehension
User-friendly Aids – Marginal headings, bold sub-titles, bullet points, and easy references to forms or schedules, guiding the reader through crucial aspects of compliance and understanding
Subject Index – Quick-reference tool to navigate the Act and helps readers quickly locate specific topics by listing keywords along with section numbers