National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebal Palsy, Mental Retardation with Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 see Right of Persons with Disabilities Act

This authoritative edition provides the full text of the National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, a landmark Indian legislation designed to ensure care, protection, and life-long support for individuals with severe to profound disabilities. The Act establishes the National Trust and empowers it to create schemes, certify institutions, support families, appoint guardians, and regulate welfare services to promote independent living and social inclusion. The book includes detailed provisions on the constitution of the Board, recognition and obligations of registered organizations, financial assistance, responsibilities of local-level committees, and guardianship processes for persons needing long-term care. It also clarifies the Act’s relationship with later disability legislation, including the Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, making it particularly useful for modern legal and administrative contexts. With clear formatting, structured chapters, and practitioner-friendly indexing, the volume is an essential tool for NGOs, legal professionals, rehabilitation experts, educators, government departments, and caregivers working in the disability rights sector. Its comprehensive coverage makes it suitable for academic studies, policy development, institutional operations, and advocacy efforts.