The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999
The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act aims to provide for the welfare of persons with disabilities in India.
Summary
The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 was enacted by the Parliament of India to provide for the welfare of persons with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and multiple disabilities. The Act aims to create a National Trust for the welfare of persons with disabilities, which will undertake various activities for their welfare, including providing financial assistance, setting up residential homes and hostels, promoting research, and creating awareness about disabilities. The Act also provides for the appointment of guardians for persons with disabilities who are unable to take care of themselves.
Table of Contents
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| 1 | Section 1: Short Title And Extent | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Constitution Of The National Trust For Welfare Of Persons With Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation And Multiple Disability, Etc | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Term Of Office Of Chairperson And Members, Meeting Of Board, Etc | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Resignation Of Chairperson And Members | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Disqualifications | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Vacation Of Office By Members | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Chief Executive Officer And Staff Of Trust | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Vacancies In Board Not To Invalidate Acts, Etc | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Objects Of Trust | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Powers And Duties Of Board | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Procedure For Registration | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Constitution Of Local Level Committees | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Appointment For Guardianship | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Duties Of Guardian | Open |