‘350 posts for physically disabled lying vacant in UT’

Since January 1,1996,only 203 physically disabled persons have been recruited. Of the 228 posts lying vacant,68 have been advertised for but not filled till date due to the election code of conduct.

The data furnished by the Administration also reveals that 11,979 recruitments in all categories (Class A,B,C,D) have been made till date. Moreover,since 1989,only 39 physically disabled persons have been promoted.

The petitioner has sought instructions to fill up the vacant posts of physically handicapped persons in various departments of the Chandigarh Administration.

In February,the High Court had taken the issue seriously and warned the Administration to immediately fill up the vacant posts. The court had also reprimanded the Administration for not filling up the posts.

In February,the Bench had ruled: “We have made it clear that in case the requisite information is not made available to the court on the next date of hearing,we will be left with no alternative but to stay further appointments in all the departments till vacancies are set apart and handicapped candidates appointed against the same in terms of the Act.”