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letter sent to DGCA (thanks for coordinating this NCPEDP!) on the
ridiculous recent 'fit-to-fly' CAR revision (
https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/disability-rights-groups-up-in-arms-over-dgcas-recent-amendment-to-car-for-differently-abled-travellers/article65719937.ece
)
Text of letter :
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To,
Shri Arun Kumar
Hon’ble Director General
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Aurobindo Marg
New Delhi- 110003
03rd August 2022
Sir,
RE: DGCA’S 7TH REVISION TO CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENTS
I am writing this letter to you in furtherance of the recently amended
Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) through the 7th revision by DGCA. On
behalf of the entire disability sector, I strongly condemn the derogatory
and retrograde provisions introduced to the CAR by the Directorate General
of Civil Aviation.
Sir, the need was to identify lapses in our policies and loopholes in the
effective implementation after what happened at the Ranchi Airport with a
young passenger with a disability. While on one hand, we appreciate the
proactive steps taken by DGCA in going to the depth of that particular
matter, on the other hand, we strongly advise that this revision be
withdrawn with immediate effect.
The inserted provision under the said revision provides that where an
airline perceives that a disabled passenger’s health may deteriorate it
will be the examination of the Doctors available on duty to determine if
the said passenger is fit to fly or not. This clause, as added in the
guidelines, challenges the right to equality for persons with disabilities
as guaranteed by the Constitution of India through Article 14. It is also
discriminatory under Section 3 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Act 2016.
Sir, this is a provision that must be applicable and valid for all
passengers irrespective of the conditions arising from disability.
Moreover, any person without any expertise in any specific disability may
not be the right person to conclude that the said person is not fit to fly,
be it any airline official or a doctor available on duty.
Putting this provision into effect would be a grave injustice to millions
of people with disabilities who have been using air transport as a mode of
travel. In addition to that, air transport is the only accessible mode of
transport in our country and this provision would literally restrict people
with disabilities from traveling for any purpose.
It is my sincere request to you that you withdraw this provision with
immediate effect.
Yours Sincerely,
Letter Endorsed By:
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