Re: [AI] Gujarat Government blind towards blinds' interest ...
It seems that few people are writing just to abuse modi and Gujarat. We have better life then all you think. We live in better condition in compare to other state. We have roads and electricity We have develop infrastructure And it helps to visually impaired too directly or indirectly. Do you know how many vidyasahayaks are there in Gujarat? If not then please do check before writing foolishly. We have advance library for specially visually impaired students in ahmedabad. And it is because of our sencitive government. I accept that problems are there. But it is the same in each state. Yes in state like delhi the situation is better, it is not because shila dikshit. But it is because people like santosh sir, dipendra sir and other activist. You just visit Gujarat, you will find hardly any visually impaired person jobless You can question the role of ngos of Gujarat. But to blame only 1 person won’t solve any purpose. Are you writing for disability or to condemning Gujarat? If you can’t understand simple theory of akhilesh sir, then forget about your degree and education and start learning from kg. On 10/11/13, sharad tripathi lifeprejudi...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, After going through this whole discussion, first issue of disability need to be politicized as sc and st has done for them. eventualy politics design our destiny. now read about congress lead state of rajasthan, here disability means OH only. VH,HH,Mr are no where in the scene. I have filed a PIL for the universal computer education of v.i. in the state. I have become a evil for the state public service commission because of filing more than ten cases one by one in the last three years. however, latest universal scribe rules are not implemented in the state. back log of public services in our quata is pending still. whole of budget is going to aid and services to OH category people. Let's come on the field and execution of what we habe recieved till now is important., therefore one group among us should function in planning and another in execution and other in marketing or awareness but sorry execution wing is very weak. because some of us enjoying or relishing hefty paid government job and some are struggling for that. and sorry for them who are not aware and living a deplorable life. regards sharad tripathi m.9828545636 On 10/9/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder If Narendra Modi becomes PM, Such steps can be taken at Centre level too... After hearing and listening to many friends from Gujarat, I'm smelling very bleak future if he becomes PM. Oppology from Modi supporters here... and don't reply just to defend him, please. we shouldn't forget he has made situation worst from worse in the state for blind people. http://www.bilkulonline.com/gujarat-news/general-news/3883-bpa-applauds-sc-decision-for-blind-wants-gog-to-review-its-stand BPA applauds SC decision for blind, wants GoG to review its stand Bilkul News, Ahmedabad, Oct 8: The Supreme Court on 8th October, 2013 directed the Centre and all State Governments to provide three percent job reservation to disabled persons in all their departments, companies and institutions as per reservation under Section 32 and 33 of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. Welcoming the decision of SC Bhushan Punani Executive Director of the Blind People's Association (BPA) Ahmedabad said Supreme Court has passed a very bold judgment directing all the State Governments and the Central Government to implement reservation of 3 % jobs for persons with disabilities and to complete the backlog within 3 months. Unfortunately, Gujarat paints a sad picture here. Punani also adds to say, The Government of Gujarat has taken the liberty of issuing a notification contrary to the provisions of reservation and has wrongfully denied appointment of blind persons as Vidya Sahayaks which in contradiction to the provisions of law A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam also clarified that the principle of not exceeding more than 50 per cent reservation would not be applicable while granting quota for disabled persons. The apex court directed the authorities to compile the number of vacancies in all their departments to give jobs to disabled persons under three per cent reserved quota within three months. The bench said it is an alarming reality that disabled persons are not getting jobs because of various social barriers forcing them to live life in poverty and negligence. It said the Government has categorical obligation to protect the right of disabled persons and passed a slew of directions for providing jobs to the differently-abled under the Persons with Disabilities Act. While this bold judgment of the Supreme Court which in reality validates provisions of Section 32 of the Persons with Disabilities Act is a very welcome step and needs to be appreciated. As per Section 33 of the Act, the Central and State
Re: [AI] Gujarat Government blind towards blinds' interest ...
I totally agree with Ishita. There is a paid conspiracy to defame Gujarat government. On 10/11/13, ishita kapoor ishitakapoor...@gmail.com wrote: It seems that few people are writing just to abuse modi and Gujarat. We have better life then all you think. We live in better condition in compare to other state. We have roads and electricity We have develop infrastructure And it helps to visually impaired too directly or indirectly. Do you know how many vidyasahayaks are there in Gujarat? If not then please do check before writing foolishly. We have advance library for specially visually impaired students in ahmedabad. And it is because of our sencitive government. I accept that problems are there. But it is the same in each state. Yes in state like delhi the situation is better, it is not because shila dikshit. But it is because people like santosh sir, dipendra sir and other activist. You just visit Gujarat, you will find hardly any visually impaired person jobless You can question the role of ngos of Gujarat. But to blame only 1 person won’t solve any purpose. Are you writing for disability or to condemning Gujarat? If you can’t understand simple theory of akhilesh sir, then forget about your degree and education and start learning from kg. On 10/11/13, sharad tripathi lifeprejudi...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, After going through this whole discussion, first issue of disability need to be politicized as sc and st has done for them. eventualy politics design our destiny. now read about congress lead state of rajasthan, here disability means OH only. VH,HH,Mr are no where in the scene. I have filed a PIL for the universal computer education of v.i. in the state. I have become a evil for the state public service commission because of filing more than ten cases one by one in the last three years. however, latest universal scribe rules are not implemented in the state. back log of public services in our quata is pending still. whole of budget is going to aid and services to OH category people. Let's come on the field and execution of what we habe recieved till now is important., therefore one group among us should function in planning and another in execution and other in marketing or awareness but sorry execution wing is very weak. because some of us enjoying or relishing hefty paid government job and some are struggling for that. and sorry for them who are not aware and living a deplorable life. regards sharad tripathi m.9828545636 On 10/9/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder If Narendra Modi becomes PM, Such steps can be taken at Centre level too... After hearing and listening to many friends from Gujarat, I'm smelling very bleak future if he becomes PM. Oppology from Modi supporters here... and don't reply just to defend him, please. we shouldn't forget he has made situation worst from worse in the state for blind people. http://www.bilkulonline.com/gujarat-news/general-news/3883-bpa-applauds-sc-decision-for-blind-wants-gog-to-review-its-stand BPA applauds SC decision for blind, wants GoG to review its stand Bilkul News, Ahmedabad, Oct 8: The Supreme Court on 8th October, 2013 directed the Centre and all State Governments to provide three percent job reservation to disabled persons in all their departments, companies and institutions as per reservation under Section 32 and 33 of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. Welcoming the decision of SC Bhushan Punani Executive Director of the Blind People's Association (BPA) Ahmedabad said Supreme Court has passed a very bold judgment directing all the State Governments and the Central Government to implement reservation of 3 % jobs for persons with disabilities and to complete the backlog within 3 months. Unfortunately, Gujarat paints a sad picture here. Punani also adds to say, The Government of Gujarat has taken the liberty of issuing a notification contrary to the provisions of reservation and has wrongfully denied appointment of blind persons as Vidya Sahayaks which in contradiction to the provisions of law A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam also clarified that the principle of not exceeding more than 50 per cent reservation would not be applicable while granting quota for disabled persons. The apex court directed the authorities to compile the number of vacancies in all their departments to give jobs to disabled persons under three per cent reserved quota within three months. The bench said it is an alarming reality that disabled persons are not getting jobs because of various social barriers forcing them to live life in poverty and negligence. It said the Government has categorical obligation to protect the right of disabled persons and passed a slew of directions for providing jobs to the differently-abled under the Persons with Disabilities Act. While this bold judgment of the Supreme Court which in reality validates
Re: [AI] Gujarat Government blind towards blinds' interest ...
Friends, Please try to understand the whole scenario rather than blaming an individual. We must fight against the social prejudice and buyas. In my knowledge, no political party has taken adequate concrete steps to eliminate our problems. If any, simply they are showing simpathy or the concept of doing good for the destitutes. We must unite to go for lobbying like other minority or some other sections of the society. Thanks and regards suryanarayana. On 10/9/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder If Narendra Modi becomes PM, Such steps can be taken at Centre level too... After hearing and listening to many friends from Gujarat, I'm smelling very bleak future if he becomes PM. Oppology from Modi supporters here... and don't reply just to defend him, please. we shouldn't forget he has made situation worst from worse in the state for blind people. http://www.bilkulonline.com/gujarat-news/general-news/3883-bpa-applauds-sc-decision-for-blind-wants-gog-to-review-its-stand BPA applauds SC decision for blind, wants GoG to review its stand Bilkul News, Ahmedabad, Oct 8: The Supreme Court on 8th October, 2013 directed the Centre and all State Governments to provide three percent job reservation to disabled persons in all their departments, companies and institutions as per reservation under Section 32 and 33 of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. Welcoming the decision of SC Bhushan Punani Executive Director of the Blind People's Association (BPA) Ahmedabad said Supreme Court has passed a very bold judgment directing all the State Governments and the Central Government to implement reservation of 3 % jobs for persons with disabilities and to complete the backlog within 3 months. Unfortunately, Gujarat paints a sad picture here. Punani also adds to say, The Government of Gujarat has taken the liberty of issuing a notification contrary to the provisions of reservation and has wrongfully denied appointment of blind persons as Vidya Sahayaks which in contradiction to the provisions of law A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam also clarified that the principle of not exceeding more than 50 per cent reservation would not be applicable while granting quota for disabled persons. The apex court directed the authorities to compile the number of vacancies in all their departments to give jobs to disabled persons under three per cent reserved quota within three months. The bench said it is an alarming reality that disabled persons are not getting jobs because of various social barriers forcing them to live life in poverty and negligence. It said the Government has categorical obligation to protect the right of disabled persons and passed a slew of directions for providing jobs to the differently-abled under the Persons with Disabilities Act. While this bold judgment of the Supreme Court which in reality validates provisions of Section 32 of the Persons with Disabilities Act is a very welcome step and needs to be appreciated. As per Section 33 of the Act, the Central and State Governments are expected to extend reservation to persons from respective categories of disabilities in the jobs selected and notified by the respective Government. While the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has revised the list of identified post till the year 2013, the Government of Gujarat has issued or adopted any list of identified posts so far. As per the precedent, State Government is expected to follow the List of Identified Posts as issued by the Central Government in the absence of such list issued by the respective State Government. While the Supreme Court has directed the State Governments to complete the backlog of vacancies as per 3 % reservation, the Government of Gujarat has issued a notification dated 12th February, 2013 excluding persons with blindness as well as deafness from their appointment as Vidya Sahayak. The list of posts identified and adopted by the Central Government reserves post of Primary School Teacher for blind persons to the extent of 1 percent. The Government of Gujarat has taken a stand that is contrary to provisions under Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 and decided to wrongfully and unlawfully exclude persons with blindness from the purview of their appointment as teachers of the primary schools. The Government of Gujarat needs to review its stand is null and void ab initio and contrary to law of the land the rectify the notification in view of this judgment of the Supreme Court. -- Avinash Shahi M.Phil Research Scholar Centre for The Study of Law and Governance Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi India Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To
Re: [AI] Gujarat Government blind towards blinds' interest ...
Avichal When Development equals Modi where all credit goes to him; why can't we criticise him for ignoring and neglecting blind people in the state? Afterall He's a prime ministerial candidate... By the way , I have tried to understand the measures taken by Social Justice Department of Gujarat government for disabled and would like to share with the list. block quote What are the financial material assistance receivable ? : •For artificial limbs – Ghodi, Calipers, Tricycles, Bicycles, Wheel Chairs are given to handicapped persons. •For self-employment, Hand Cart, Sewing machine, material for shoe-making, carpentry, electric repairing, tools for Computer repairing, embroidery machine are given. •Hearing Aid and other material assistance to Deaf persons. •Musical instruments for Blind persons, •Above financial material assistance is given upto a limit of Rs. 5,000/- block quote end Source: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1567lang=English think, only musical instruments for blind persons? Now read what Higher Education Assistance Scheme to handicapped students •Students or trainee who must be a handicapped and his/her age is above 18 years and below 35 years, •The handicapped persons studying for SSC, HSC and Graduate are entitled for the benefit of this scheme, •The annual income of the beneficiary or his/her family should not be more than Rs. 24,000/-,read again, Rs 24,000... •Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat for 10 years. What benefit is available :- •Under this scheme, 50% of the course fee or Rs. 2,500/- whichever is less, is given for higher education, all types of vocational, technical courses like Computer Training, Advance Accountancy, Hotel Management, Beauty Parlour etc. Source: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1583lang=English Now tell me where blind persons fit in? Better I don't say much, these sources speak enough itself... On 10/9/13, Avichal Bhatnagar coolavic...@gmail.com wrote: Is Gujarat only such state? Modi is not the only person running it, right? I am not favouring him at all, and the situation definetly needs to be improved. May be this is a result of red tapism? * these are my own views, and I have tried to be as un bias as possible, but if somebody still feels hurt from my opinion, my apology in advance! On 10/9/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder If Narendra Modi becomes PM, Such steps can be taken at Centre level too... After hearing and listening to many friends from Gujarat, I'm smelling very bleak future if he becomes PM. Oppology from Modi supporters here... and don't reply just to defend him, please. we shouldn't forget he has made situation worst from worse in the state for blind people. http://www.bilkulonline.com/gujarat-news/general-news/3883-bpa-applauds-sc-decision-for-blind-wants-gog-to-review-its-stand BPA applauds SC decision for blind, wants GoG to review its stand Bilkul News, Ahmedabad, Oct 8: The Supreme Court on 8th October, 2013 directed the Centre and all State Governments to provide three percent job reservation to disabled persons in all their departments, companies and institutions as per reservation under Section 32 and 33 of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. Welcoming the decision of SC Bhushan Punani Executive Director of the Blind People's Association (BPA) Ahmedabad said Supreme Court has passed a very bold judgment directing all the State Governments and the Central Government to implement reservation of 3 % jobs for persons with disabilities and to complete the backlog within 3 months. Unfortunately, Gujarat paints a sad picture here. Punani also adds to say, The Government of Gujarat has taken the liberty of issuing a notification contrary to the provisions of reservation and has wrongfully denied appointment of blind persons as Vidya Sahayaks which in contradiction to the provisions of law A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam also clarified that the principle of not exceeding more than 50 per cent reservation would not be applicable while granting quota for disabled persons. The apex court directed the authorities to compile the number of vacancies in all their departments to give jobs to disabled persons under three per cent reserved quota within three months. The bench said it is an alarming reality that disabled persons are not getting jobs because of various social barriers forcing them to live life in poverty and negligence. It said the Government has categorical obligation to protect the right of disabled persons and passed a slew of directions for providing jobs to the differently-abled under the Persons with Disabilities Act. While this bold judgment of the Supreme Court which in reality validates provisions of Section 32 of the Persons with Disabilities Act is a very welcome step and needs to be appreciated. As per Section 33 of the Act, the Central and State Governments are expected to
Re: [AI] Gujarat Government blind towards blinds' interest ...
It is not the question of that 1993 Indira Sawhney case. Ms. Indira Jaisingh was representing the UOI in this recent case which we got the favorable order on Tuesday, and See how she argued The case. I mean completely against the spirit of the law. Ok. Coming to the sources which you have sited. That is what I have been arguing. The Gujarat government has not been informed properly about the needs of disable and it would be pertinent to mention that NGOs working in Gujarat have not informed the government properly. Don't expect too much if you don't inform the government properly. Also it will be erroneous to argue that if Modi comes in center the situation of disable will suffer. Delhi is located at the very hart of disability activism. Yet the scholarships for disabled were stopped without assigning any reasons, the government happened to be the congress. No hostel for college going girls, no government school for blind girls, and you can go on and on. And government happened to be the congress. All the NGOs representing the disable are located here in Delhi. Still, what we're getting? Taking into account the level of pressure we've put in Gujarat, and here in Delhi, the situation is similar in both the places. The central government still creating hurdles to appoint 4 IAS officers notwithstanding the fact that they secured the good order from the Supreme Court. Now contempt petition is pending in SC. I think that when we favor the political parties, we should not only see the rights of disable, but safety and security of the country. Good governance. we should favour who is less corrupt.. because no party is incorruptible..!!! 1998-2004 6 krorr government jobs. 2004-2009 meager 27 lakhs government jobs. Also, 2009-2013 is not figuring well in comparison to 2004-2009. The more the government jobs, the more the chances for disable to get the job under 3% quota. The Bottom line is, we will play a good and nice music for Mr. Modi as well if he discriminate against us. After all, hes not a god. On 10/10/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: Avichal When Development equals Modi where all credit goes to him; why can't we criticise him for ignoring and neglecting blind people in the state? Afterall He's a prime ministerial candidate... By the way , I have tried to understand the measures taken by Social Justice Department of Gujarat government for disabled and would like to share with the list. block quote What are the financial material assistance receivable ? : •For artificial limbs – Ghodi, Calipers, Tricycles, Bicycles, Wheel Chairs are given to handicapped persons. •For self-employment, Hand Cart, Sewing machine, material for shoe-making, carpentry, electric repairing, tools for Computer repairing, embroidery machine are given. •Hearing Aid and other material assistance to Deaf persons. •Musical instruments for Blind persons, •Above financial material assistance is given upto a limit of Rs. 5,000/- block quote end Source: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1567lang=English think, only musical instruments for blind persons? Now read what Higher Education Assistance Scheme to handicapped students •Students or trainee who must be a handicapped and his/her age is above 18 years and below 35 years, •The handicapped persons studying for SSC, HSC and Graduate are entitled for the benefit of this scheme, •The annual income of the beneficiary or his/her family should not be more than Rs. 24,000/-,read again, Rs 24,000... •Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat for 10 years. What benefit is available :- •Under this scheme, 50% of the course fee or Rs. 2,500/- whichever is less, is given for higher education, all types of vocational, technical courses like Computer Training, Advance Accountancy, Hotel Management, Beauty Parlour etc. Source: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1583lang=English Now tell me where blind persons fit in? Better I don't say much, these sources speak enough itself... On 10/9/13, Avichal Bhatnagar coolavic...@gmail.com wrote: Is Gujarat only such state? Modi is not the only person running it, right? I am not favouring him at all, and the situation definetly needs to be improved. May be this is a result of red tapism? * these are my own views, and I have tried to be as un bias as possible, but if somebody still feels hurt from my opinion, my apology in advance! On 10/9/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder If Narendra Modi becomes PM, Such steps can be taken at Centre level too... After hearing and listening to many friends from Gujarat, I'm smelling very bleak future if he becomes PM. Oppology from Modi supporters here... and don't reply just to defend him, please. we shouldn't forget he has made situation worst from worse in the state for blind people.
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what do u exactly mean by the government is not informed?? r u saying that any new ordinence by the supreme court is actually exicuted only after the government is informed by NGO's?? the job of NGO's is not of providing prior information. their job is to interveen if those legislations r not exicuted properly. sorry. this logic is beyond understanding and amusement. with all the country's disabled people being aware of this new development, the government still waits for an NGO to go and give them the good news. if this is really true, its unbelievable. On 10/10/13, akhilesh akhil.akhi...@gmail.com wrote: It is not the question of that 1993 Indira Sawhney case. Ms. Indira Jaisingh was representing the UOI in this recent case which we got the favorable order on Tuesday, and See how she argued The case. I mean completely against the spirit of the law. Ok. Coming to the sources which you have sited. That is what I have been arguing. The Gujarat government has not been informed properly about the needs of disable and it would be pertinent to mention that NGOs working in Gujarat have not informed the government properly. Don't expect too much if you don't inform the government properly. Also it will be erroneous to argue that if Modi comes in center the situation of disable will suffer. Delhi is located at the very hart of disability activism. Yet the scholarships for disabled were stopped without assigning any reasons, the government happened to be the congress. No hostel for college going girls, no government school for blind girls, and you can go on and on. And government happened to be the congress. All the NGOs representing the disable are located here in Delhi. Still, what we're getting? Taking into account the level of pressure we've put in Gujarat, and here in Delhi, the situation is similar in both the places. The central government still creating hurdles to appoint 4 IAS officers notwithstanding the fact that they secured the good order from the Supreme Court. Now contempt petition is pending in SC. I think that when we favor the political parties, we should not only see the rights of disable, but safety and security of the country. Good governance. we should favour who is less corrupt.. because no party is incorruptible..!!! 1998-2004 6 krorr government jobs. 2004-2009 meager 27 lakhs government jobs. Also, 2009-2013 is not figuring well in comparison to 2004-2009. The more the government jobs, the more the chances for disable to get the job under 3% quota. The Bottom line is, we will play a good and nice music for Mr. Modi as well if he discriminate against us. After all, hes not a god. On 10/10/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: Avichal When Development equals Modi where all credit goes to him; why can't we criticise him for ignoring and neglecting blind people in the state? Afterall He's a prime ministerial candidate... By the way , I have tried to understand the measures taken by Social Justice Department of Gujarat government for disabled and would like to share with the list. block quote What are the financial material assistance receivable ? : •For artificial limbs – Ghodi, Calipers, Tricycles, Bicycles, Wheel Chairs are given to handicapped persons. •For self-employment, Hand Cart, Sewing machine, material for shoe-making, carpentry, electric repairing, tools for Computer repairing, embroidery machine are given. •Hearing Aid and other material assistance to Deaf persons. •Musical instruments for Blind persons, •Above financial material assistance is given upto a limit of Rs. 5,000/- block quote end Source: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1567lang=English think, only musical instruments for blind persons? Now read what Higher Education Assistance Scheme to handicapped students •Students or trainee who must be a handicapped and his/her age is above 18 years and below 35 years, •The handicapped persons studying for SSC, HSC and Graduate are entitled for the benefit of this scheme, •The annual income of the beneficiary or his/her family should not be more than Rs. 24,000/-,read again, Rs 24,000... •Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat for 10 years. What benefit is available :- •Under this scheme, 50% of the course fee or Rs. 2,500/- whichever is less, is given for higher education, all types of vocational, technical courses like Computer Training, Advance Accountancy, Hotel Management, Beauty Parlour etc. Source: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1583lang=English Now tell me where blind persons fit in? Better I don't say much, these sources speak enough itself... On 10/9/13, Avichal Bhatnagar coolavic...@gmail.com wrote: Is Gujarat only such state? Modi is not the only person running it, right? I am not favouring him at all, and the situation definetly needs to be improved. May be this is a result of red tapism? * these are my own views, and
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Why NGOs need to inform government when Government representative is an appellant? Do NGOs are more resourceful than the Governments? I don't think so. Government is accountable, but self-made NGOs are not. It is a matter of willful negligence and avoidance. Nothing else... On 10/10/13, akhilesh akhil.akhi...@gmail.com wrote: It is not the question of that 1993 Indira Sawhney case. Ms. Indira Jaisingh was representing the UOI in this recent case which we got the favorable order on Tuesday, and See how she argued The case. I mean completely against the spirit of the law. Ok. Coming to the sources which you have sited. That is what I have been arguing. The Gujarat government has not been informed properly about the needs of disable and it would be pertinent to mention that NGOs working in Gujarat have not informed the government properly. Don't expect too much if you don't inform the government properly. Also it will be erroneous to argue that if Modi comes in center the situation of disable will suffer. Delhi is located at the very hart of disability activism. Yet the scholarships for disabled were stopped without assigning any reasons, the government happened to be the congress. No hostel for college going girls, no government school for blind girls, and you can go on and on. And government happened to be the congress. All the NGOs representing the disable are located here in Delhi. Still, what we're getting? Taking into account the level of pressure we've put in Gujarat, and here in Delhi, the situation is similar in both the places. The central government still creating hurdles to appoint 4 IAS officers notwithstanding the fact that they secured the good order from the Supreme Court. Now contempt petition is pending in SC. I think that when we favor the political parties, we should not only see the rights of disable, but safety and security of the country. Good governance. we should favour who is less corrupt.. because no party is incorruptible..!!! 1998-2004 6 krorr government jobs. 2004-2009 meager 27 lakhs government jobs. Also, 2009-2013 is not figuring well in comparison to 2004-2009. The more the government jobs, the more the chances for disable to get the job under 3% quota. The Bottom line is, we will play a good and nice music for Mr. Modi as well if he discriminate against us. After all, hes not a god. On 10/10/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: Avichal When Development equals Modi where all credit goes to him; why can't we criticise him for ignoring and neglecting blind people in the state? Afterall He's a prime ministerial candidate... By the way , I have tried to understand the measures taken by Social Justice Department of Gujarat government for disabled and would like to share with the list. block quote What are the financial material assistance receivable ? : •For artificial limbs – Ghodi, Calipers, Tricycles, Bicycles, Wheel Chairs are given to handicapped persons. •For self-employment, Hand Cart, Sewing machine, material for shoe-making, carpentry, electric repairing, tools for Computer repairing, embroidery machine are given. •Hearing Aid and other material assistance to Deaf persons. •Musical instruments for Blind persons, •Above financial material assistance is given upto a limit of Rs. 5,000/- block quote end Source: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1567lang=English think, only musical instruments for blind persons? Now read what Higher Education Assistance Scheme to handicapped students •Students or trainee who must be a handicapped and his/her age is above 18 years and below 35 years, •The handicapped persons studying for SSC, HSC and Graduate are entitled for the benefit of this scheme, •The annual income of the beneficiary or his/her family should not be more than Rs. 24,000/-,read again, Rs 24,000... •Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat for 10 years. What benefit is available :- •Under this scheme, 50% of the course fee or Rs. 2,500/- whichever is less, is given for higher education, all types of vocational, technical courses like Computer Training, Advance Accountancy, Hotel Management, Beauty Parlour etc. Source: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1583lang=English Now tell me where blind persons fit in? Better I don't say much, these sources speak enough itself... On 10/9/13, Avichal Bhatnagar coolavic...@gmail.com wrote: Is Gujarat only such state? Modi is not the only person running it, right? I am not favouring him at all, and the situation definetly needs to be improved. May be this is a result of red tapism? * these are my own views, and I have tried to be as un bias as possible, but if somebody still feels hurt from my opinion, my apology in advance! On 10/9/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder If Narendra Modi becomes PM, Such steps can be taken at Centre level too... After hearing and
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very sad, the matter of disability is being politicizing on the list. I could not understand, the media and this list. the more you will talk about modi, more he is getting attention. it is just like creating a bad concept about the movie before its release. and due to that bad concept, after release, it goes housefull. thank you, - Original Message - From: akhilesh akhil.akhi...@gmail.com To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerningthe disabled. accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Gujarat Government blind towards blinds' interest ... It is not the question of that 1993 Indira Sawhney case. Ms. Indira Jaisingh was representing the UOI in this recent case which we got the favorable order on Tuesday, and See how she argued The case. I mean completely against the spirit of the law. Ok. Coming to the sources which you have sited. That is what I have been arguing. The Gujarat government has not been informed properly about the needs of disable and it would be pertinent to mention that NGOs working in Gujarat have not informed the government properly. Don't expect too much if you don't inform the government properly. Also it will be erroneous to argue that if Modi comes in center the situation of disable will suffer. Delhi is located at the very hart of disability activism. Yet the scholarships for disabled were stopped without assigning any reasons, the government happened to be the congress. No hostel for college going girls, no government school for blind girls, and you can go on and on. And government happened to be the congress. All the NGOs representing the disable are located here in Delhi. Still, what we're getting? Taking into account the level of pressure we've put in Gujarat, and here in Delhi, the situation is similar in both the places. The central government still creating hurdles to appoint 4 IAS officers notwithstanding the fact that they secured the good order from the Supreme Court. Now contempt petition is pending in SC. I think that when we favor the political parties, we should not only see the rights of disable, but safety and security of the country. Good governance. we should favour who is less corrupt.. because no party is incorruptible..!!! 1998-2004 6 krorr government jobs. 2004-2009 meager 27 lakhs government jobs. Also, 2009-2013 is not figuring well in comparison to 2004-2009. The more the government jobs, the more the chances for disable to get the job under 3% quota. The Bottom line is, we will play a good and nice music for Mr. Modi as well if he discriminate against us. After all, hes not a god. On 10/10/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: Avichal When Development equals Modi where all credit goes to him; why can't we criticise him for ignoring and neglecting blind people in the state? Afterall He's a prime ministerial candidate... By the way , I have tried to understand the measures taken by Social Justice Department of Gujarat government for disabled and would like to share with the list. block quote What are the financial material assistance receivable ? : •For artificial limbs – Ghodi, Calipers, Tricycles, Bicycles, Wheel Chairs are given to handicapped persons. •For self-employment, Hand Cart, Sewing machine, material for shoe-making, carpentry, electric repairing, tools for Computer repairing, embroidery machine are given. •Hearing Aid and other material assistance to Deaf persons. •Musical instruments for Blind persons, •Above financial material assistance is given upto a limit of Rs. 5,000/- block quote end Source: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1567lang=English think, only musical instruments for blind persons? Now read what Higher Education Assistance Scheme to handicapped students •Students or trainee who must be a handicapped and his/her age is above 18 years and below 35 years, •The handicapped persons studying for SSC, HSC and Graduate are entitled for the benefit of this scheme, •The annual income of the beneficiary or his/her family should not be more than Rs. 24,000/-,read again, Rs 24,000... •Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat for 10 years. What benefit is available :- •Under this scheme, 50% of the course fee or Rs. 2,500/- whichever is less, is given for higher education, all types of vocational, technical courses like Computer Training, Advance Accountancy, Hotel Management, Beauty Parlour etc. Source: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1583lang=English Now tell me where blind persons fit in? Better I don't say much, these sources speak enough itself... On 10/9/13, Avichal Bhatnagar coolavic...@gmail.com wrote: Is Gujarat only such state? Modi is not the only person running it, right? I am not favouring him at all, and the situation definetly needs to be improved. May be this is a result of red tapism? * these are my own views, and I have tried to be as un bias as possible
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we have many court orders on favour of disabled person, one of them is a delhi high court order regarding online reservation. ccpd orders against IBA. still there is no provision for booking tickets and blind people are being denyed to open bank accounts. better is to change the perspective of the society, instead blaming each other on the list. because nobody is listening our discussion and will itself end on the list after a week or 2. - Original Message - From: Shireen Irani shireen@gmail.com To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues concerningthe disabled. accessindia@accessindia.org.in Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [AI] Gujarat Government blind towards blinds' interest ... what do u exactly mean by the government is not informed?? r u saying that any new ordinence by the supreme court is actually exicuted only after the government is informed by NGO's?? the job of NGO's is not of providing prior information. their job is to interveen if those legislations r not exicuted properly. sorry. this logic is beyond understanding and amusement. with all the country's disabled people being aware of this new development, the government still waits for an NGO to go and give them the good news. if this is really true, its unbelievable. On 10/10/13, akhilesh akhil.akhi...@gmail.com wrote: It is not the question of that 1993 Indira Sawhney case. Ms. Indira Jaisingh was representing the UOI in this recent case which we got the favorable order on Tuesday, and See how she argued The case. I mean completely against the spirit of the law. Ok. Coming to the sources which you have sited. That is what I have been arguing. The Gujarat government has not been informed properly about the needs of disable and it would be pertinent to mention that NGOs working in Gujarat have not informed the government properly. Don't expect too much if you don't inform the government properly. Also it will be erroneous to argue that if Modi comes in center the situation of disable will suffer. Delhi is located at the very hart of disability activism. Yet the scholarships for disabled were stopped without assigning any reasons, the government happened to be the congress. No hostel for college going girls, no government school for blind girls, and you can go on and on. And government happened to be the congress. All the NGOs representing the disable are located here in Delhi. Still, what we're getting? Taking into account the level of pressure we've put in Gujarat, and here in Delhi, the situation is similar in both the places. The central government still creating hurdles to appoint 4 IAS officers notwithstanding the fact that they secured the good order from the Supreme Court. Now contempt petition is pending in SC. I think that when we favor the political parties, we should not only see the rights of disable, but safety and security of the country. Good governance. we should favour who is less corrupt.. because no party is incorruptible..!!! 1998-2004 6 krorr government jobs. 2004-2009 meager 27 lakhs government jobs. Also, 2009-2013 is not figuring well in comparison to 2004-2009. The more the government jobs, the more the chances for disable to get the job under 3% quota. The Bottom line is, we will play a good and nice music for Mr. Modi as well if he discriminate against us. After all, hes not a god. On 10/10/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: Avichal When Development equals Modi where all credit goes to him; why can't we criticise him for ignoring and neglecting blind people in the state? Afterall He's a prime ministerial candidate... By the way , I have tried to understand the measures taken by Social Justice Department of Gujarat government for disabled and would like to share with the list. block quote What are the financial material assistance receivable ? : •For artificial limbs – Ghodi, Calipers, Tricycles, Bicycles, Wheel Chairs are given to handicapped persons. •For self-employment, Hand Cart, Sewing machine, material for shoe-making, carpentry, electric repairing, tools for Computer repairing, embroidery machine are given. •Hearing Aid and other material assistance to Deaf persons. •Musical instruments for Blind persons, •Above financial material assistance is given upto a limit of Rs. 5,000/- block quote end Source: http://sje.gujarat.gov.in/dsd/showpage.aspx?contentid=1567lang=English think, only musical instruments for blind persons? Now read what Higher Education Assistance Scheme to handicapped students •Students or trainee who must be a handicapped and his/her age is above 18 years and below 35 years, •The handicapped persons studying for SSC, HSC and Graduate are entitled for the benefit of this scheme, •The annual income of the beneficiary or his/her family should not be more than Rs. 24,000/-,read again, Rs 24,000... •Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat for 10 years. What benefit is available :- •Under this scheme
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Hello all, After going through this whole discussion, first issue of disability need to be politicized as sc and st has done for them. eventualy politics design our destiny. now read about congress lead state of rajasthan, here disability means OH only. VH,HH,Mr are no where in the scene. I have filed a PIL for the universal computer education of v.i. in the state. I have become a evil for the state public service commission because of filing more than ten cases one by one in the last three years. however, latest universal scribe rules are not implemented in the state. back log of public services in our quata is pending still. whole of budget is going to aid and services to OH category people. Let's come on the field and execution of what we habe recieved till now is important., therefore one group among us should function in planning and another in execution and other in marketing or awareness but sorry execution wing is very weak. because some of us enjoying or relishing hefty paid government job and some are struggling for that. and sorry for them who are not aware and living a deplorable life. regards sharad tripathi m.9828545636 On 10/9/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder If Narendra Modi becomes PM, Such steps can be taken at Centre level too... After hearing and listening to many friends from Gujarat, I'm smelling very bleak future if he becomes PM. Oppology from Modi supporters here... and don't reply just to defend him, please. we shouldn't forget he has made situation worst from worse in the state for blind people. http://www.bilkulonline.com/gujarat-news/general-news/3883-bpa-applauds-sc-decision-for-blind-wants-gog-to-review-its-stand BPA applauds SC decision for blind, wants GoG to review its stand Bilkul News, Ahmedabad, Oct 8: The Supreme Court on 8th October, 2013 directed the Centre and all State Governments to provide three percent job reservation to disabled persons in all their departments, companies and institutions as per reservation under Section 32 and 33 of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. Welcoming the decision of SC Bhushan Punani Executive Director of the Blind People's Association (BPA) Ahmedabad said Supreme Court has passed a very bold judgment directing all the State Governments and the Central Government to implement reservation of 3 % jobs for persons with disabilities and to complete the backlog within 3 months. Unfortunately, Gujarat paints a sad picture here. Punani also adds to say, The Government of Gujarat has taken the liberty of issuing a notification contrary to the provisions of reservation and has wrongfully denied appointment of blind persons as Vidya Sahayaks which in contradiction to the provisions of law A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam also clarified that the principle of not exceeding more than 50 per cent reservation would not be applicable while granting quota for disabled persons. The apex court directed the authorities to compile the number of vacancies in all their departments to give jobs to disabled persons under three per cent reserved quota within three months. The bench said it is an alarming reality that disabled persons are not getting jobs because of various social barriers forcing them to live life in poverty and negligence. It said the Government has categorical obligation to protect the right of disabled persons and passed a slew of directions for providing jobs to the differently-abled under the Persons with Disabilities Act. While this bold judgment of the Supreme Court which in reality validates provisions of Section 32 of the Persons with Disabilities Act is a very welcome step and needs to be appreciated. As per Section 33 of the Act, the Central and State Governments are expected to extend reservation to persons from respective categories of disabilities in the jobs selected and notified by the respective Government. While the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has revised the list of identified post till the year 2013, the Government of Gujarat has issued or adopted any list of identified posts so far. As per the precedent, State Government is expected to follow the List of Identified Posts as issued by the Central Government in the absence of such list issued by the respective State Government. While the Supreme Court has directed the State Governments to complete the backlog of vacancies as per 3 % reservation, the Government of Gujarat has issued a notification dated 12th February, 2013 excluding persons with blindness as well as deafness from their appointment as Vidya Sahayak. The list of posts identified and adopted by the Central Government reserves post of Primary School Teacher for blind persons to the extent of 1 percent. The Government of Gujarat has taken a stand that is contrary to provisions under Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 and decided to wrongfully and unlawfully exclude persons with
[AI] Gujarat Government blind towards blinds' interest ...
I wonder If Narendra Modi becomes PM, Such steps can be taken at Centre level too... After hearing and listening to many friends from Gujarat, I'm smelling very bleak future if he becomes PM. Oppology from Modi supporters here... and don't reply just to defend him, please. we shouldn't forget he has made situation worst from worse in the state for blind people. http://www.bilkulonline.com/gujarat-news/general-news/3883-bpa-applauds-sc-decision-for-blind-wants-gog-to-review-its-stand BPA applauds SC decision for blind, wants GoG to review its stand Bilkul News, Ahmedabad, Oct 8: The Supreme Court on 8th October, 2013 directed the Centre and all State Governments to provide three percent job reservation to disabled persons in all their departments, companies and institutions as per reservation under Section 32 and 33 of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. Welcoming the decision of SC Bhushan Punani Executive Director of the Blind People's Association (BPA) Ahmedabad said Supreme Court has passed a very bold judgment directing all the State Governments and the Central Government to implement reservation of 3 % jobs for persons with disabilities and to complete the backlog within 3 months. Unfortunately, Gujarat paints a sad picture here. Punani also adds to say, The Government of Gujarat has taken the liberty of issuing a notification contrary to the provisions of reservation and has wrongfully denied appointment of blind persons as Vidya Sahayaks which in contradiction to the provisions of law A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam also clarified that the principle of not exceeding more than 50 per cent reservation would not be applicable while granting quota for disabled persons. The apex court directed the authorities to compile the number of vacancies in all their departments to give jobs to disabled persons under three per cent reserved quota within three months. The bench said it is an alarming reality that disabled persons are not getting jobs because of various social barriers forcing them to live life in poverty and negligence. It said the Government has categorical obligation to protect the right of disabled persons and passed a slew of directions for providing jobs to the differently-abled under the Persons with Disabilities Act. While this bold judgment of the Supreme Court which in reality validates provisions of Section 32 of the Persons with Disabilities Act is a very welcome step and needs to be appreciated. As per Section 33 of the Act, the Central and State Governments are expected to extend reservation to persons from respective categories of disabilities in the jobs selected and notified by the respective Government. While the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has revised the list of identified post till the year 2013, the Government of Gujarat has issued or adopted any list of identified posts so far. As per the precedent, State Government is expected to follow the List of Identified Posts as issued by the Central Government in the absence of such list issued by the respective State Government. While the Supreme Court has directed the State Governments to complete the backlog of vacancies as per 3 % reservation, the Government of Gujarat has issued a notification dated 12th February, 2013 excluding persons with blindness as well as deafness from their appointment as Vidya Sahayak. The list of posts identified and adopted by the Central Government reserves post of Primary School Teacher for blind persons to the extent of 1 percent. The Government of Gujarat has taken a stand that is contrary to provisions under Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 and decided to wrongfully and unlawfully exclude persons with blindness from the purview of their appointment as teachers of the primary schools. The Government of Gujarat needs to review its stand is null and void ab initio and contrary to law of the land the rectify the notification in view of this judgment of the Supreme Court. -- Avinash Shahi M.Phil Research Scholar Centre for The Study of Law and Governance Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi India Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
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Is Gujarat only such state? Modi is not the only person running it, right? I am not favouring him at all, and the situation definetly needs to be improved. May be this is a result of red tapism? * these are my own views, and I have tried to be as un bias as possible, but if somebody still feels hurt from my opinion, my apology in advance! On 10/9/13, avinash shahi shahi88avin...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder If Narendra Modi becomes PM, Such steps can be taken at Centre level too... After hearing and listening to many friends from Gujarat, I'm smelling very bleak future if he becomes PM. Oppology from Modi supporters here... and don't reply just to defend him, please. we shouldn't forget he has made situation worst from worse in the state for blind people. http://www.bilkulonline.com/gujarat-news/general-news/3883-bpa-applauds-sc-decision-for-blind-wants-gog-to-review-its-stand BPA applauds SC decision for blind, wants GoG to review its stand Bilkul News, Ahmedabad, Oct 8: The Supreme Court on 8th October, 2013 directed the Centre and all State Governments to provide three percent job reservation to disabled persons in all their departments, companies and institutions as per reservation under Section 32 and 33 of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. Welcoming the decision of SC Bhushan Punani Executive Director of the Blind People's Association (BPA) Ahmedabad said Supreme Court has passed a very bold judgment directing all the State Governments and the Central Government to implement reservation of 3 % jobs for persons with disabilities and to complete the backlog within 3 months. Unfortunately, Gujarat paints a sad picture here. Punani also adds to say, The Government of Gujarat has taken the liberty of issuing a notification contrary to the provisions of reservation and has wrongfully denied appointment of blind persons as Vidya Sahayaks which in contradiction to the provisions of law A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam also clarified that the principle of not exceeding more than 50 per cent reservation would not be applicable while granting quota for disabled persons. The apex court directed the authorities to compile the number of vacancies in all their departments to give jobs to disabled persons under three per cent reserved quota within three months. The bench said it is an alarming reality that disabled persons are not getting jobs because of various social barriers forcing them to live life in poverty and negligence. It said the Government has categorical obligation to protect the right of disabled persons and passed a slew of directions for providing jobs to the differently-abled under the Persons with Disabilities Act. While this bold judgment of the Supreme Court which in reality validates provisions of Section 32 of the Persons with Disabilities Act is a very welcome step and needs to be appreciated. As per Section 33 of the Act, the Central and State Governments are expected to extend reservation to persons from respective categories of disabilities in the jobs selected and notified by the respective Government. While the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has revised the list of identified post till the year 2013, the Government of Gujarat has issued or adopted any list of identified posts so far. As per the precedent, State Government is expected to follow the List of Identified Posts as issued by the Central Government in the absence of such list issued by the respective State Government. While the Supreme Court has directed the State Governments to complete the backlog of vacancies as per 3 % reservation, the Government of Gujarat has issued a notification dated 12th February, 2013 excluding persons with blindness as well as deafness from their appointment as Vidya Sahayak. The list of posts identified and adopted by the Central Government reserves post of Primary School Teacher for blind persons to the extent of 1 percent. The Government of Gujarat has taken a stand that is contrary to provisions under Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 and decided to wrongfully and unlawfully exclude persons with blindness from the purview of their appointment as teachers of the primary schools. The Government of Gujarat needs to review its stand is null and void ab initio and contrary to law of the land the rectify the notification in view of this judgment of the Supreme Court. -- Avinash Shahi M.Phil Research Scholar Centre for The Study of Law and Governance Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi India Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your
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All Please do not divert the issue to give it political colour. Harish Kotian -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of avinash shahi Sent: 09 October 2013 15:39 To: jnuvision; accessindia; sayeverything Subject: [AI] Gujarat Government blind towards blinds' interest ... I wonder If Narendra Modi becomes PM, Such steps can be taken at Centre level too... After hearing and listening to many friends from Gujarat, I'm smelling very bleak future if he becomes PM. Oppology from Modi supporters here... and don't reply just to defend him, please. we shouldn't forget he has made situation worst from worse in the state for blind people. http://www.bilkulonline.com/gujarat-news/general-news/3883-bpa-applauds-sc-decision-for-blind-wants-gog-to-review-its-stand BPA applauds SC decision for blind, wants GoG to review its stand Bilkul News, Ahmedabad, Oct 8: The Supreme Court on 8th October, 2013 directed the Centre and all State Governments to provide three percent job reservation to disabled persons in all their departments, companies and institutions as per reservation under Section 32 and 33 of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. Welcoming the decision of SC Bhushan Punani Executive Director of the Blind People's Association (BPA) Ahmedabad said Supreme Court has passed a very bold judgment directing all the State Governments and the Central Government to implement reservation of 3 % jobs for persons with disabilities and to complete the backlog within 3 months. Unfortunately, Gujarat paints a sad picture here. Punani also adds to say, The Government of Gujarat has taken the liberty of issuing a notification contrary to the provisions of reservation and has wrongfully denied appointment of blind persons as Vidya Sahayaks which in contradiction to the provisions of law A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam also clarified that the principle of not exceeding more than 50 per cent reservation would not be applicable while granting quota for disabled persons. The apex court directed the authorities to compile the number of vacancies in all their departments to give jobs to disabled persons under three per cent reserved quota within three months. The bench said it is an alarming reality that disabled persons are not getting jobs because of various social barriers forcing them to live life in poverty and negligence. It said the Government has categorical obligation to protect the right of disabled persons and passed a slew of directions for providing jobs to the differently-abled under the Persons with Disabilities Act. While this bold judgment of the Supreme Court which in reality validates provisions of Section 32 of the Persons with Disabilities Act is a very welcome step and needs to be appreciated. As per Section 33 of the Act, the Central and State Governments are expected to extend reservation to persons from respective categories of disabilities in the jobs selected and notified by the respective Government. While the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has revised the list of identified post till the year 2013, the Government of Gujarat has issued or adopted any list of identified posts so far. As per the precedent, State Government is expected to follow the List of Identified Posts as issued by the Central Government in the absence of such list issued by the respective State Government. While the Supreme Court has directed the State Governments to complete the backlog of vacancies as per 3 % reservation, the Government of Gujarat has issued a notification dated 12th February, 2013 excluding persons with blindness as well as deafness from their appointment as Vidya Sahayak. The list of posts identified and adopted by the Central Government reserves post of Primary School Teacher for blind persons to the extent of 1 percent. The Government of Gujarat has taken a stand that is contrary to provisions under Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 and decided to wrongfully and unlawfully exclude persons with blindness from the purview of their appointment as teachers of the primary schools. The Government of Gujarat needs to review its stand is null and void ab initio and contrary to law of the land the rectify the notification in view of this judgment of the Supreme Court. -- Avinash Shahi M.Phil Research Scholar Centre for The Study of Law and Governance Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi India Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo
Re: [AI] Gujarat Government blind towards blinds' interest ...
Sir as Gareema said the situation of blind persons is more or less same throughout the country, I belong to Karnataka now ask my friends of Karnataka of this list has Karnataka government reserved any seats for Blind Persons in Primary or High school level, or tell me any one blind person working as primary or high school teacher appointed in VH quota in normal schools, because of this reason in search of job I had to come to Delhi 14 years back, here in Delhi because of Mr.Kaul Mr.Rungta blind persons are leading peaceful life, but NGOs of Karnataka never help blind persons. On 10/10/13, Kotian, H P hpkot...@rbi.org.in wrote: All Please do not divert the issue to give it political colour. Harish Kotian -Original Message- From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of avinash shahi Sent: 09 October 2013 15:39 To: jnuvision; accessindia; sayeverything Subject: [AI] Gujarat Government blind towards blinds' interest ... I wonder If Narendra Modi becomes PM, Such steps can be taken at Centre level too... After hearing and listening to many friends from Gujarat, I'm smelling very bleak future if he becomes PM. Oppology from Modi supporters here... and don't reply just to defend him, please. we shouldn't forget he has made situation worst from worse in the state for blind people. http://www.bilkulonline.com/gujarat-news/general-news/3883-bpa-applauds-sc-decision-for-blind-wants-gog-to-review-its-stand BPA applauds SC decision for blind, wants GoG to review its stand Bilkul News, Ahmedabad, Oct 8: The Supreme Court on 8th October, 2013 directed the Centre and all State Governments to provide three percent job reservation to disabled persons in all their departments, companies and institutions as per reservation under Section 32 and 33 of Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995. Welcoming the decision of SC Bhushan Punani Executive Director of the Blind People's Association (BPA) Ahmedabad said Supreme Court has passed a very bold judgment directing all the State Governments and the Central Government to implement reservation of 3 % jobs for persons with disabilities and to complete the backlog within 3 months. Unfortunately, Gujarat paints a sad picture here. Punani also adds to say, The Government of Gujarat has taken the liberty of issuing a notification contrary to the provisions of reservation and has wrongfully denied appointment of blind persons as Vidya Sahayaks which in contradiction to the provisions of law A bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam also clarified that the principle of not exceeding more than 50 per cent reservation would not be applicable while granting quota for disabled persons. The apex court directed the authorities to compile the number of vacancies in all their departments to give jobs to disabled persons under three per cent reserved quota within three months. The bench said it is an alarming reality that disabled persons are not getting jobs because of various social barriers forcing them to live life in poverty and negligence. It said the Government has categorical obligation to protect the right of disabled persons and passed a slew of directions for providing jobs to the differently-abled under the Persons with Disabilities Act. While this bold judgment of the Supreme Court which in reality validates provisions of Section 32 of the Persons with Disabilities Act is a very welcome step and needs to be appreciated. As per Section 33 of the Act, the Central and State Governments are expected to extend reservation to persons from respective categories of disabilities in the jobs selected and notified by the respective Government. While the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has revised the list of identified post till the year 2013, the Government of Gujarat has issued or adopted any list of identified posts so far. As per the precedent, State Government is expected to follow the List of Identified Posts as issued by the Central Government in the absence of such list issued by the respective State Government. While the Supreme Court has directed the State Governments to complete the backlog of vacancies as per 3 % reservation, the Government of Gujarat has issued a notification dated 12th February, 2013 excluding persons with blindness as well as deafness from their appointment as Vidya Sahayak. The list of posts identified and adopted by the Central Government reserves post of Primary School Teacher for blind persons to the extent of 1 percent. The Government of Gujarat has taken a stand that is contrary to provisions under Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 and decided to wrongfully and unlawfully exclude persons with blindness from the purview of their appointment as teachers of the primary schools. The Government of Gujarat needs to review its stand is null and void ab initio and contrary to law of the land the rectify the notification
