HFW Assam Disability Certificate : Health & Family Welfare

Organisation : Assam Health & Family Welfare (HFW)
Facility Name : Disability Certificate
Applicable State/UT : Assam
Website : https://hfw.assam.gov.in/information-services/disability-certificate

What is Disability Certificate?

The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 has come into enforcement on February 7, 1996.. The Act provides for both preventive and promotional aspects of rehabilitation of disabled persons. To avail benefit of the Act one should have appropriate Disability Certificate.

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Category of Disability Certificate

Physical disability of a person may be categorized broadly categorized as follows:
a) Visually disable : Visually disable means a person suffering from either total absence of sight, visual acquity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 in the better eye with correcting lances, limitation of the field of vision sub-standing and angle of 20 degree of work.
b) Locomotor disable, orthopaedically disable.
c) Speech and hearing disable.
d) Mentally disable.

Eligibility Criteria of Disability Certificate

A person having disability of 40% and above in a particular category as defined in instructions of the Act shall be eligible and may be considered for issuance of Disability Identity Card/Certificate. i) The person should be a bonafide citizen of India as defined under relevant laws applicable. ii) Temporary total disability person may prefer Othopaedics, Ophthalmology auditory or speech or any other medical treatment, on the recommendation of the Medical Board.

How To Apply For Disability Certificate in Assam?

The application forms shall be available with the Superintendent/In-Charge of Medical Colleges & Hospitals and Civil Hospitals/CHCs/PHCs/SHCs/SDs. Intending persons shall apply in prescribed format (Annexure-A) duly filled correctly together with the documents as mentioned below. If the applicant is illiterate, the Superintendent / In-Charge of Medical Colleges & Hospitals and Civil Hospitals/CHCs/PHCs/SHCs/SDs will assist him to fill up the application form and put the thumb impression of the applicant.

In case of persons with Mental Retradation, autism, cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities applicant of his/her legal guardian will sign the application form. After receipt of the application dully filled the Superintendent/In-Charge of Medical Colleges & Hospitals and Civil Hospitals/CHCs/PHCs/SHCs/SDs will forward the application to the concerned Department of the Medical College or to the Joint Director of the District.

The Head of the Department of the concerned Department of the Medical College will issue the disability certificate. In case of District, Jt. Director of Health Services of the District will refer the applicant to the specialist Doctor. On receipt of the report specialist Doctor the Jt. Director will issue necessary certificate. In case of multiple disabilities, the application will be forwarded to the District Medical Board for examination and issue of certificate.

Documents Required For Disability Certificate

Intending persons shall apply in prescribed format (Annexure-A) duly filled correctly, together with

i) 3 (three) copies of attested recent photographs
ii) Proof of residence as mentioned in the application form.
iii) Birth / age certificate of schools.
iv) Educational documents.
v) Occupation certificate.
vi) Certificate as mentioned in 12(ii)(b) of the application form, if applicable.
vii) Certificate as mentioned in 13 of the application form, if applicable.

Stipulated Time Limit For Providing Disability Certificate

If a person applies for Disability Identity Certificate in the prescribed format, which is found to be complete/correct in all respects, the authority concerned shall issue the certificate within 15(fifteen) working days from the date of examination by specialist notified doctor, Head of the Department of the concerned Department of Medical College or District Medical Board meeting as the case may be.

Additional Simplified Procedure

There are two main ways to apply for a Disability Certificate in Assam:

1. Online:
** This is the preferred method as it is faster and more convenient.
** You can apply through the Sewa Setu portal: https://sewasetu.assam.gov.in/site/service-apply/issuance-of-disability-certificate

Here’s the process:
** Register on the portal if you’re a new user.
** Login and click on “Apply Online.”
** Select “Issuance of Disability Certificate” and review the requirements.
** Fill out the application form and upload the necessary documents (listed below).
** Pay the fees online.
** You’ll receive an acknowledgement and updates on your application status via SMS and email.
** Once approved, you can download your certificate from the portal.

2. Offline:
** Visit the nearest Superintendent/In-Charge of Medical Colleges & Hospitals, Civil Hospitals/CHCs/PHCs/SHCs/SDs.
** Collect and fill out the application form (Annexure-A).
** Submit the form along with the required documents (listed below).
** The medical officer will examine you and assess your disability.
** Upon approval, you’ll receive your certificate at the same hospital.

Required Documents:
** Application form (Annexure-A) duly filled.
** 3 recent passport-sized photographs.
** Proof of residence (e.g., Aadhaar card, voter ID).
** Birth certificate or age proof.
** Educational documents (if applicable).
** Occupation certificate (if applicable).
** Medical certificate(s) supporting your disability (if available).