So, what is the solution on this. How could we ensure that
implementation of the law is made more stringent and violation of the
same punishable
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On 6/29/19, George Abraham wrote:
> 59-year-old Narhari Thaker is due to officially retire in July 2020 from
> the
> Indian Postal Service in Dungerpur, Rajasthan. But back in 2007 his
> employers coerced him into taking voluntary retirement when he lost his
> vision due to a hereditary eye condition.
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> Forced to sit idle at home at 43, his ability to provide the best for his
> family was compromised. One day he tuned into an All India Radio broadcast
> by Eyeway citing specific sections of the Persons with Disabilities Act
> which state that no government department can lay off or ask people to
> retire on grounds of disability acquired during the time of employment.
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> Narhari immediately contacted the Eyeway team seeking help to file a case
> with the Office of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities
> (CCPD). The Commissioner ruled in his favor but the Postal Department
> appealed in the Rajasthan High Court. After a long drawn legal battle, the
> court ordered for Narhari's reinstatement with full back wages. In
> addition,
> the Postal Department was fined heavily.
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> However, this ruling did little to change the mindsets of the officials
> involved. Seven years later, he was again forced to retire. This time he
> registered a complaint with the Central Administration Tribunal (CAT).
> Following CAT's order, Narhari was posted to the head office in Banswara
> near his residence.
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> The judgements in his favor have only assured the bare minimum as the
> department continues to discriminate against him by denying him a promotion
> till date. Furthermore, they refuse to pay him the entitled double
> transportation allowance.
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> On one hand there are laws laid down to empower and safeguard the interests
> of persons with disabilities and on the other hand, implementers of the
> same
> law openly refute the existing guidelines. If a blind person is fully
> capable of performing his job, why should the department come in the way of
> earning a respectable livelihood?
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> Score Foundation is participating in the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon this
> year on October 20th. We would like to call for support towards empowering
> persons with blindness. If you would like to run for Score, please write to
> us at scorefoundat...@eyeway.org or call us on 011 26472581
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> George Abraham
> CEO, Score Foundation
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