September 13, 2026

Section 50 – RPWD Act: Registration

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 — back to Table of Contents

Section 50. Registration

Save as otherwise provided under this Act, no person shall establish or maintain any institution for persons with disabilities except in accordance with a certificate of registration issued in this behalf by the competent authority:

Provided that an institution for care of mentally ill persons, which holds a valid licence under section 8 of the Mental Health Act, 1987 (14 of 1987) or any other Act for the time being in force, shall not be required to be registered under this Act.