Section 80 — Functions of State Commissioner.

80. Functions of State Commissioner.—The State Commissioner shall— 

(a) identify, suo motu or otherwise, provision of any law or policy, programme and procedures, 

which are in consistent 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 State 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) undertake and promote research in the field of the rights of persons with disabilities; 

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

their protection; 

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

persons with disabilities; 

(h) monitor utilisation of funds disbursed by the State Government for the benefits of persons 

with disabilities; and 



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(i) perform such other functions as the State Government may assign.