Grievance Redressal Officer appointed for persons with disabilities
The Superintendent of Police in Dindigul has appointed a Special Grievance Redressal Officer for persons with disabilities, complying with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. This move follows advocacy from the TARATDAC association to address administrative delays in handling complaints.
Why it matters
This appointment improves institutional accountability and accessibility for disabled citizens seeking legal and administrative recourse.
Dindigul Superintendent of Police S. Jeyakumar has appointed a Special Grievance Redressal Officer for persons with disabilities to ensure that all laws concerning persons with disabilities are strictly followed.
The appointment was made as per Section 23 (1) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Additional Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) S. Karunakaran has been appointed as the Special Grievance Redressal Officer.
The designated officer has been instructed to ensure that laws concerning Persons with Disabilities are strictly followed, facilitate persons to submit their grievance petitions without any hindrance and to conduct proper inquiries and take necessary actions based on the complaints received from persons with disabilities.
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