Section 75 — Functions of Chief Commissioner.

75. Functions of Chief Commissioner.—(1) The Chief Commissioner shall— 

(a) identify, suo motu or otherwise, the provisions of any law or policy, programme and 

procedures, which are inconsistent with this Act and recommend necessary corrective steps; 

(b) inquire, suo motu or otherwise, deprivation of rights of persons with disabilities and 

safeguards available to them in respect of matters for which the Central Government is the 

appropriate Government and take up the matter with appropriate authorities for corrective action; 

(c) review the safeguards provided by or under this Act or any other law for the time being in 

force for the protection of rights of persons with disabilities and recommend measures for their 

effective implementation; 

(d) review the factors that inhibit the enjoyment of rights of persons with disabilities and 

recommend appropriate remedial measures; 

(e) study treaties and other international instruments on the rights of persons with disabilities and 

make recommendations for their effective implementation; 

(f) undertake and promote research in the field of the rights of persons with disabilities; 

(g) promote awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities and the safeguards available for 

their protection; 

(h) monitor implementation of the provisions of this Act and schemes, programmes meant for 

persons with disabilities; 

(i) monitor utilisation of funds disbursed by the Central Government for the benefit of persons 

with disabilities; and 

(j) perform such other functions as the Central Government may assign. 

(2) The Chief Commissioner shall consult the Commissioners on any matter while discharging its 

functions under this Act.