New Delhi:The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued a notice to the city government's Transport Department over the alleged refusal by a car dealer to sell a large commercial vehicle that can be modified to fit in a wheelchair to a specially-abled girl for personal use.
The panel said it has received a representation from the differently abled girl regarding purchasing a modified vehicle for persons with disability. She has submitted that she is suffering from intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, and restricted mobility.
She has stated that she wants to purchase a wheelchair-accessible vehicle in which she will install a manual/hydraulic ramp to improve its accessibility. However, the car dealer is refusing to sell her the vehicle for private use stating that it is of a large size and the government allows its sale only for commercial purposes, the panel said.
She has informed that the vehicle is spacious enough to accommodate her motorized wheelchair and there is no other option available in the market for her specific usage. She has requested that approval be given to her to purchase the vehicle for her personal use. Also, she has sought approval for modifying the vehicle into a disabled-friendly vehicle by installing a hydraulic lift and other allied features.