June-9-2016
Chandigarh : The Haryana government will adopt in principle, the guidelines
issued by Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for evaluation and
assessment of mental illness and procedure for its certification.
A proposal to this effect was approved by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, a
spokesperson of Social Justice and Empowerment Department said today.
The cut-off for welfare measures will remain 70 per cent -- meaning persons
with "severe and profound disability" would be covered.
As per the guidelines, certificate of disability under the provisions of
Persons with Disabilities Act will be issued by a Medical Board headed by a
medical superintendent or principal or director or head of the institution or
his nominee.
A psychiatrist and a physician would serve as members of the board. The
spokesperson said that at least two of the members, including the chairperson
must be present and sign the disability certificate.
The Medical Board may initially give a 'Certificate of Suspected Disability of
Mental Illness' in the first and second year of cognisance having been taken of
the illness so that person may avail facilities like assistance or extra time
for writing examination, he said.
Even 50 per cent pension for initial two years can be allowed if the percentage
of disability is above 70, the spokesperson said.
The certificate would be valid for a period of five years for those whose
disability is temporary and are below the age of 18.
For those suffering permanent disability, the validity can be shown as
permanent in the certificate, he said.
The spokesperson said these guidelines cover mental illness and not retardation.
He said the Medical Board must go through the old records and make sure that
the applicant has been under proper treatment from a psychiatrist or clinical
psychologist for at least over two years.
The board must also ensure that the course of treatment was adequate and that
affected person did not respond sufficiently and hence is given a disability
certificate, especially in case of severe and profound disability.
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