Madras HC orders notice to Indian Railways on PIL seeking disabled-friendly railway stations, trainsThe Madras High Court has directed the Indian Railways and Southern Railway to respond to a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking improvements to railway stations and trains for better accessibility for people with disabilities. The petition, filed by activist Vaishnavi Jayakumar, highlights the lack of barrier-free access in stations and train...
more... compartments, violating the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and its 2017 Rules. Despite numerous appeals, no action has been taken. The petition emphasizes the importance of simple modifications like ramps, accessible toilets, and wheelchair-friendly buggies/shuttles to ensure universal accessibility for people with disabilities.
Madras High Court ne Indian Railways aur Southern Railway ko ek PIL pe reply file karne ka order diya hai. Ye PIL railway stations aur trains mein disability walon ke liye better access ke liye modifications ki demand kar raha hai. Activist Vaishnavi Jayakumar ne ye petition file ki hai. Unhone...
more... apne petition mein bataya hai ki stations aur trains mein barrier-free access nahi hai, jiska violation Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 aur uske 2017 ke rules mein hai. Bahut saare appeals ke baad bhi, abhi tak koi action nahi liya gaya hai. Petition mein ye bhi bataya gaya hai ki simple changes jaise ramps, accessible toilets aur wheelchair-friendly buggies/shuttles se universal accessibility ensure ki ja sakti hai.