Soft reminder Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Rahul Bajaj <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 2:56:08 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Consider writing to the Union of India to undo the discrimination against those with mental disabilities in the civil services
Hi Everyone, As you are aware, persons with benchmark disabilities are entitled to the grant of 4% reservation in the civil services. It is only people with mental disabilities i.e. category D disability, who are excluded from this reservation scheme. Despite court directives and a clear legislative mandate, the Union of India is continuing to fight this issue out in the courts rather than undoing this discriminatory conduct. To address this issue, I urge you to write the below communication to the concerned officials. Relevant email ID: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> with a copy to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> and [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Draft email: To Ms. Rachna Shah, The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), J674+VJW, North Block, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110001. Subject: Constitution of a High-Powered Committee for Identifying Suitable Posts and Implementing Reservation for Persons with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) under Clause (d) of Section 34 (1) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016; In Compliance with the Order dated 25.09.2025 in OA No. 3553/2024 (CAT Principal Bench, New Delhi). Respected Madam, 1. This is with reference to the judgment delivered by the Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi, in Molshree Aggarwal v. Union Public Service Commission, OA No. 3553/2024 (decided on 25.09.2025), which examined the repeated exemption of candidates with benchmark disabilities under clause (d) – Specific Learning Disabilities from the Civil Services Examination (CSE). 2. The Hon’ble Tribunal has, after a comprehensive review of the statutory scheme under Section 34 of the RPwD Act, 2016 and allied jurisprudence, directed that: “A High-Powered Committee shall be constituted to identify suitable posts for persons with Specific Learning Disabilities across the 19 constituent services under the CSE, in consultation with the concerned Ministries and experts in the medical field, so as to ensure fulfillment of the statutory mandate of reservation”. (Para 10.2.(ii) & (iii), OA No. 3553/2024) 1. The judgment further emphasizes that any future exemption under clause (d) must be based on objective data, transparent reasoning, and expert consultation, and that the entire exercise be completed prior to issuance of the advertisement for CSE 2026. (Para 10.2.(iv) (v) & (vi), OA No. 3553/2024) 2. It is unfortunate that, the Union of India, rather than complying with this judgment, decided to challenge it in the Delhi High Court and not to comply with it as far as the civil service exams, 2026, are concerned. Consequently, the candidates with Category D disability are on the verge of losing out on one more cycle of the civil service exams. The Delhi High Court, through its order dated 18.02.2026, has dismissed the writ petition and directed the Union of India to comply with the judgment within 2 months. 3. In view of the above, and in the spirit of ensuring timely and effective implementation of the Tribunal’s directions, it is most respectfully requested that: * The High-Powered Committee be formally constituted at the earliest under the joint aegis of the DoPT and DEPwD. * The Committee may include representatives from: * Medical experts/clinical psychologists specializing in Specific Learning Disabilities from institutions such as NIMHANS, and NIEPID; * Representatives from recognized disability organizations and domain experts familiar with functional job mapping. * Experts who are themselves person with SLDs. * The Committee’s mandate may expressly cover: * Identification of suitable posts and cadres across the 19 services for candidates with benchmark SLDs; * Framing of uniform assessment, certification, and accommodation guidelines for SLD candidates; * Review of past exemption decisions and formulation of objective data-driven criteria for any future exemptions; and * Preparation of a time-bound roadmap ensuring compliance before the CSE 2026 notification. 4. The constitution of such a Committee will not only ensure compliance with the Hon’ble Tribunal’s order but will also strengthen India’s commitment to the constitutional guarantees of equality, dignity, and non-discrimination for persons with disabilities under Articles 14, 19, and 21. 5. We trust that the Departments will take expeditious steps to initiate this process and issue the requisite order constituting the Committee at the earliest possible date. Thank you. [Contact details] -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. 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