Denied a Job or Service Because of a Disability? Here's the Law
Discrimination on the basis of disability isn't just unfair — it's specifically illegal.
The RPwD Act, 2016 explicitly prohibits discrimination against a person on the ground of disability in employment, education, and access to public services, goods and facilities — a blanket refusal because of disability alone is not a lawful basis for denial.
If you've been denied a job, admission, or a service on this basis, you can file a written complaint with your State/District Disability Commissioner, who has the power to investigate and direct corrective action.
For government jobs specifically, positions are required to be identified for reservation for persons with disabilities — an outright refusal to consider a qualified candidate on disability grounds alone can be directly challenged.
The core non-discrimination guarantee across employment, education and services
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What if the employer says the role genuinely requires abilities I don't have?
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