Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Priya Varadan Vs. Commissioner, SDMC | Case No. 4/842/2014-Wel/CD/ 3145-47 | Dated: 28.11.2017




                    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 -02
(Ph. 011-23216002-04 Fax: 011-23216005 Email:comdis.delhi@nic.in
[Vested with powers of Civil Court under the Rights of Persons with disabilities Act, 2016]

Case No. 4/842/2014-Wel/CD/ 3145-47                                          Dated: 28.11.2017

In the matter of:

Smt. Priya Varadan
1, Gulmohar Enclave,
New Delhi-110049                                                                     ....................Petitioner           

Versus

The Commissioner,
South Delhi Municipal Corporation
Dr. S.P.M. Civic Centre,
New Delhi-110002.                                                                     ...........Respondent  No.1


Sh. Mukesh  Khanna
President of Gulmohar Enclave Resident Association (GERA)
Flat No. 161, Gulmohar Enclave,
New Delhi-110049.                                                                    .............Respondent No.2
                                                                                 
                                                                    ORDER

A Complaint dated 16.09.2014 was filed by Smt. Priya Varadan, a person with 60% disability (cerebral palsy with quadriplegia) requesting for a pathway measuring eight feet (8ft) from the approach of the house (wall) which will enable them to walk though and also call a car or an ambulance in time of emergency or necessity.

2.              The matter was taken up with Commissioner,  South DMC and President of Gulmohar Enclave Resident Association (GERA) on 08.12.2014 followed by reminders dated 23.12.14, 06.01.15 as no response was received from the respondents, hearings were held on 05.02.15, 05.03.15, 10.04.15, 11.05.15, 30.07.15, 02.09.15 and 18.11.15. The respondent informed that uneven portion immediately adjacent to the building had been done smooth with cement concrete for the convenience of the complainant. Further 8 feet wide area has been designated and provided for smooth flow of vehicles/ wheel chair in case of emergency. Photographs were also submitted. The complainant was contacted and she confirmed that the above work had been done. In view of this the complaint is disposed of.
                        Given under my hand and seal of the Court this 28th day of November’2017.

(T.D. Dhariyal)     
    State Commissioner for Persons with disabilities






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