{"id":4788,"date":"2025-01-10T14:51:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T09:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=4788"},"modified":"2025-01-12T15:04:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T09:34:27","slug":"the-national-trust-for-welfare-of-persons-with-autism-cerebral-palsy-mental-retardation-and-multiple-disabilities-act-1999","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-national-trust-for-welfare-of-persons-with-autism-cerebral-palsy-mental-retardation-and-multiple-disabilities-act-1999\/","title":{"rendered":"The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Download Act<\/span>Download Act<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, establishes a national-level Trust dedicated to supporting individuals with these disabilities. The Act recognizes the unique challenges faced by persons with these conditions and their families, aiming to empower them to live as independently as possible and integrate into their communities. The Act also provides for guardianship arrangements to protect the interests of those who require support in decision-making and managing their affairs. This Act falls under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act was enacted on December 30, 1999. It consists of nine chapters and 36 sections.<\/span><\/p>\n

Act Governed By:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The National Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is responsible for overseeing the Trust’s activities and implementing its objectives. The Central Government plays a role in appointing the Chairperson and some members of the Board, providing funding, and issuing directions on policy matters.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Whom It Is Applicable:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act applies to persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and multiple disabilities, as well as their families, guardians, and registered organizations working for their welfare. It also applies to the National Trust, its Board of Trustees, and local level committees established under the Act.<\/span><\/p>\n

Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Act doesn’t explicitly define penalties. However, it outlines the responsibilities of guardians and provides for their removal if they abuse or neglect the person with a disability or their property.<\/span><\/p>\n

Important Pointers:<\/span><\/h4>\n