Section 44 — Mandatory observance of accessibility norms.

The Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act,2016

44. Mandatory observance of accessibility norms.—(1) No establishment shall be granted 

permission to build any structure if the building plan does not adhere to the rules formulated by the 

Central Government under section 40. 

(2) No establishment shall be issued a certificate of completion or allowed to take occupation of a 

building unless it has adhered to the rules formulated by the Central Government.

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