Section 2, National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993 [S1X-KCF]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 10 October 1993 by S.O. 2314(E) [N12-6HM].
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.
Defined terms in this text (5)
appropriate Government: Section 2, National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993 [S1XKCF] (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 Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993 [S1XKCF] (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 Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993 [S1XKCF] (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 Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993 [S1XKCF] (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 Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993 [S1XKCF] (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.
Made under this section, or naming it (0)
none
Cited by (1)
Rule 2, National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act Rules, 1995 [S1Y-MCB], 13 January 1995, Band A. " (2) Words and expressions used herein and not defined but defined in the Act shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act".
Not held (0)
none
Duties published under this section (0)
none