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GUIDELINES FOR ISSUE OF AN EXCISE DUTY CONCESSION CERTIFICATE ON PURCHASE OF CARS BY THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.  1. The guidelines for issue of an excise duty concession certificate on purchase of cars by the physically handicapped persons was first brought to the notice of the Public at large by this Department’s letter no. 12(18)/98-AEI dated 19th June 1998 which is placed at Annexure-I. The guidelines is summarized as under:  i. The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has allowed [...]

Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 driving licence is given to a person subject to such person being found physically and mentally fit to drive a vehicle on the road. For this a registered medical practitioner appointed for the purpose by the State Government (Dist. Rehabilitation Centre /Govt. Hospital Authorised to issue such Medical Certificate) upon examination has to certify that the person is, to the best of his judgment, medically fit to hold a driving licence. If it is [...]

National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) Concessional Loans for Economic Activities     The corporation provides financial assistance for wide range of income generating activities to disabled persons. These are: For setting up small business in Service / Trading sector : Loan up to Rs. 3.0 lakh for sales / trading activity and Rs. 5.0 lakh for service sector activity For purchase of vehicle including auto rikshaw for commercial hiring: Loan upto Rs. 10 lakh. For setting up small [...]

LOAN FOR PROFESSIONAL/EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING COURSES TO DISABLED PERSONS  Purpose – A term loan granted to Indian Nationals for pursuing higher education in India or abroad where admission has been secured. Eligibility – Any Indian Citizen with 40% or more disability. Type of Loan – Term Loan Eligible Courses      All courses having employment prospects are eligible. Graduation courses/ Post graduation courses/ Professional courses Other courses approved by UGC/Government/AICTE etc. Expenses considered for loan Fees payable to college/school/hostel Examination/Library/Laboratory fees Purchase of Books/Equipment/Instruments/Uniforms Caution [...]

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Under the Scheme of National Scholarships for Persons with Disabilities, every year 500 new scholarships are awarded for pursuing post matric professional and technical courses of duration more than one year. However, in respect of students with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, multiple disabilities and profound or severe hearing impairment, scholarship are awarded for pursuing studies from IX Std. onwards. Advertisements inviting applications for scholarships are given in leading national/regional newspapers in the month of [...]

Details of Bus Concession available in different States of India DELHI Free for blind and 50% for escorts. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has been issuing free traveling passes to physically handicapped persons. UTTAR PRADESH Free travel facility is available to any physically handicapped person whose disability according to the certificate provided by the CMO is 40% or more in ordinary buses. One co-passenger can travel free of charge with them, the same is not applied for hearing and speech impaired. [...]

Under Section 80U of Income-Tax Act, deduction of Rs. 50,000/- is available to resident individual being a person with disability. In case of severe disability, enhanced deduction of Rs. 1,00,000/- is available. Some people will look into degrees in accounting that are online when they want to understand more about taxes. Under Section 80 DD of Income-Tax Act deduction of Rs. 50,000/- is available to a resident individual/Hindu Undivided Family. In case of severe disability, enhanced deduction of Rs. 1,00,000/- [...]

BLIND PERSON: The Indian Airlines Corporation allows 50% concessional fare to Blind persons on single journey or single fare for round trip journey on all domestic flights. To avail this facility, the blind persons have to produce a photocopy of the Medical Certificate, issued by the competent authority, stating that he/she has permanently lost total vision in both eyes. The original should also be kept himself/herself for verification at the time of purchasing the concessional tickets. Medical Certificate must carry [...]

As per the Order of Ministry of Railway, Government of India, concessions are available for Persons with Disabilities. ISSUING AUTHORITY: The concession certificate can be issued by Medical Practitioner/Government Doctor/Heads of the Institutions for the Blind recognized by Ministry of Welfare/Govt. of India or Social Welfare Department of the concerned State Government. The copy of original certificate may be produced while collecting the ticket. CONCESSION IS ADMISSIBLE TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES OF PERSONS (AS ON 1.4.07) S.No CATEGORY OF PERSONS [...]

The Disability Certificate is a proof of disability for a person with disability and an important tool for availing the benefits / facilities / rights that they are entitled to, from the Central as well as State Government. The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment had notified procedures for the Medical Boards of District Civil hospitals for issuance, assessments and the format of Disability Certificate.  Details of the existing procedures are listed below. Conditions for obtaining Disability Certificate In order [...]