Section 2, National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 [S1X-80M]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 10 April 1993 by S.O. 2809(E) [N12-6A7].
2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "person with disability" means a person with long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others; (b) "establishment" includes a Government establishment and private establishment; (c) "Chief Commissioner" means the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities appointed under section 74; (d) "appropriate Government" means, in relation to the Central Government or any establishment wholly or substantially financed by that Government, the Central Government; (e) "reasonable accommodation" means necessary and appropriate modification and adjustments, without imposing a disproportionate or undue burden in a particular case, to ensure to persons with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise of rights equally with others; (f) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette, and the expression "notified" shall be construed accordingly; (g) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.
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appropriate Government: Section 2, National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 [S1X80M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "appropriate Government" means, in relation to the Central Government or any establishment wholly or substantially financed by that Government, the Central Government
appropriate Government: 23 more definitions.
Chief Commissioner: Section 2, National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 [S1X80M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Chief Commissioner" means the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities appointed under section 74
Chief Commissioner: 15 more definitions.
establishment: Section 2, National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 [S1X80M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "establishment" includes a Government establishment and private establishment
establishment: 29 more definitions.
person with disability: Section 2, National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 [S1X80M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "person with disability" means a person with long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others
person with disability: 12 more definitions.
reasonable accommodation: Section 2, National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 [S1X80M] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "reasonable accommodation" means necessary and appropriate modification and adjustments, without imposing a disproportionate or undue burden in a particular case, to ensure to persons with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise of rights equally with others
reasonable accommodation: 10 more definitions.
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