Case Summary:
Dr. Nitesh Tripathi Vs. Public Works Department
Accessibility: Complainant
submitted to the court that there was no proper arrangement of traffic signals
on the way to the IPH Satellite Center and DTC Bus Depot in Seemapuri, leading
to problems faced by Persons with Disabilities who visit the center for
treatment. On perusal of email of complainant, it was observed that the issue
pertains to the DTC and Traffic Police. The IPH Director was contacted about
the matter and advised to look into it and take up the issue with DTC and Delhi
Police.
Order / Judgement:
In the Court of State Commissioner for
Persons with Disabilities
National Capital Territory of Delhi
25-D, Mata Sundari Road, Near Guru Nanak
Eye Centre, New Delhi-2
(Vested with powers of Civil Court under the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act,
2016)
Case No. 4/1338/2016-Wel/CD/2233-34 Dated:
06.10.2017
In the matter of:
Dr. Nitesh Tripathi
H.No. 241, Gali No. 11,
B-Block,
Sant Nagar, Burari,
Delhi-110084. …………..Complainant
The Engineer-In-Chief,
Public Works Deptt., GNCT of
Delhi,
12th Floor, MSO
Building, IP Estate,
New Delhi-110002. …………….Respondent
Date of Hearing : 29.09.2017
Present : Dr. Nitesh Tripathi,
Complainant.
None for respondent.
ORDER
The above named complainant, a
person with locomotor disability vide his complaint dated 06.09.2016 informed
that there was no proper arrangement of traffic signals on the way to Satellite
Centre of IPH, Seemapuri and at the DTC Bus Depot New Seema Puri. As a
number of patients with disabilities who visit the Centre for treatment
relating to rehabilitation, have faced problem.
He therefore, requested to take action for providing barrier free way to
the Satellite Centre.
2. The matter was taken up inadvertently
with the Public Works Department vide letter dated 02.08.2016 followed by
reminders and a hearing on 29.09.2016.
On perusal of the email of the complainant, it is observed that the
issue pertains to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and
Traffic Police. In view of this,
Director, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya
Institute for the Physically Handicapped was contacted on telephone during the
hearing. She informed that each Satellite
Centre has a Nodal Officer. She has not
received any complaint regarding the above mentioned issue in respect of
Satellite Centre at New Seema Puri. She was advised to look into the matter and
take up with the DTC and Delhi Police to ensure safe and barrier free access for
persons with disabilities to the Satellite Centre.
3. The matter is disposed of accordingly.
4. Given under my hand and the seal of the
Court this 06th day of October, 2017.
( T.D. Dhariyal )
State Commissioner for Persons with
Disabilities
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