The Government of Maharashtra, on November 13, 2025, notified regarding the Protection of Persons with Disabilities from Abuse, Violence, and Exploitation.
The following has been stated namely:-
• It states that it has issued directions to ensure the protection, dignity, and rights of persons with disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
• Under Section 7 of this Act, the Government is responsible for safeguarding persons with disabilities from abuse, violence, and exploitation. To achieve this, District Magistrates (DMs) and Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) have been designated as Competent Authorities.
• They are empowered to:
• Take cognizance of any incident involving abuse, violence, or exploitation of a person with disability.
• Provide immediate preventive, protective, and rehabilitative measures to safeguard victims.
[Notification No. Divyang-2025/PR.No.22/Desk-1]
