Section 45 — Time limit for making existing infrastructure and premises accessible and action for that purpose.

45. Time limit for making existing infrastructure and premises accessible and action for that 

purpose.—(1) All existing public buildings shall be made accessible in accordance with the rules 

formulated by the Central Government within a period not exceeding five years from the date of 

notification of such rules: 

Provided that the Central Government may grant extension of time to the States on a case to case 

basis for adherence to this provision depending on their state of preparedness and other related 

parameters.  



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(2) The appropriate Government and the local authorities shall formulate and publish an action plan 

based on prioritisation, for providing accessibility in all their buildings and spaces providing essential 

services such as all primary health centres, civil hospitals, schools, railway stations and bus stops.