Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 - Wikipedia Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Parliament of India An Act to give effect to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Citation Act No. 49 of 2016 Territorial extent India Enacted by Rajya Sabha Date passed 14 December 2016 Enacted by Lok Sabha Date passed 16 December 2016 Date assented to 27 December 2016 Date commenced 15 June 2017 Legislative history Bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 Bill citation Bill No. I of 2014 Bill published on 7 February 2014 Introduced by Mallikarjun Kharge Committee report Standing Committee Report Date passed by conference committee 7 May 2015 Repealing legislation Persons with Disabilities ( Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation ) Act, 1995 Status : In force The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 is the disability legislation passed by the Indian Parliament to fulfill its obligation to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which India ratified in 2007. The Act replaces the existing Persons with Disabilities ( Equal Opportunity Protection of Rights and Full Participation ) Act, 1995. Contents 1 Legislative history 2 Case law 3 References 4 External links Legislative history The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 was introduced into the Parliament on 7 February 2014 and passed by the Lok Sabha on 14 December 2016. The Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 16 February 2016 and received the President 's assent on 28 December 2016. The Act become operational on 19 April 2017. The Central Government rules 2017 have been notified under Section 100 of the Act and have come into force with effect from the 15 June 2017. Case law Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister was the first one to be booked under this new legislation when disability activist Satendra Singh ( doctor ) filed case against him on publicly humiliating a disabled employee. The addition of thalassemia as a new disability under this new law allowed a Chhattisgarh girl with this disorder to get medical admission after Supreme Court 's intervention. References Jump up ^ Nair, Shalini ( 2016 - 12 - 15 ). `` Disabilities Bill passed : New conditions, revised quota and a few concerns ''. The Indian Express. Retrieved 2017 - 12 - 15. Jump up ^ `` The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014 ''. PRS Legislative research. Retrieved 2017 - 12 - 15. Jump up ^ Mandhani, Apoorva ( 2017 - 06 - 16 ). `` All Establishments Should Publish Equal Opportunity Policy : Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Rules, 2017 Notified ''. Live Law. Retrieved 2017 - 12 - 15. Jump up ^ `` UP Minister Could Become First to Be Tried Under New Disability Law ''. The Wire. Jump up ^ `` Delhi University doctor stands up for UP government employee 's rights ''. The Times of India. Jump up ^ `` Supreme Court helps girl with thalassaemia join medical course ''. 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Question: when did the government of india passed the disabilities act
Answer: 2016