Primary law, Tamil Nadu land law
The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999
Parliament enacted the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, Act No. 44 of 1999, on 30 December 1999, to establish a national body for the welfare of people with the disabilities covered by the Act. The text is current as on 1 June 2026 and incorporates amendments made in 2018 and 2019, including extension of the Act to the whole of India.
What the Act governs
The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 creates the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities. The National Trust is a corporate body with perpetual succession and a common seal. It may acquire, hold and dispose of movable and immovable property, enter into contracts, and sue or be sued in its own name.
The National Trust has its head office in New Delhi. Its Board may establish offices elsewhere in India with the prior approval of the Central Government.
Who the Act affects
The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 concerns:
- People with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation or a combination of two or more covered conditions.
- Associations of people with disabilities and associations of their parents.
- Voluntary organisations seeking registration under the Act.
- Professionals with expertise that can promote the welfare of people with disabilities.
- Guardians appointed through local level committees.
- Central Government ministries, departments and officers involved in managing or supervising the National Trust.
Main provisions
The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 provides for:
- A Board responsible for the general supervision, direction and management of the National Trust.
- A Chairperson appointed by the Central Government and members representing registered organisations, government bodies, philanthropic sectors and the National Trust administration.
- Three year terms for the Chairperson and members, subject to an age limit of sixty-five years.
- Board meetings at least once every three months, with decisions generally made by majority vote.
- Registration of eligible organisations.
- Local level committees, appointment and removal of guardians, and duties relating to inventories and annual accounts.
- Accountability, monitoring, finance, audit, annual reporting, Central Government directions, rules and regulations.
The stated objects include helping people with disabilities live as independently and fully as possible within their communities, and strengthening support that enables them to live with their families.
Relevance to property matters
The National Trust has express power to acquire, hold and dispose of immovable property and to enter into contracts. The supplied text does not prescribe land transaction rates, fees or procedures for private property buyers.
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Common questions
Does this Act apply in Tamil Nadu?
Yes. The National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999 extends to the whole of India.
Can the National Trust own or sell land and buildings?
Yes. The National Trust is a corporate body that may acquire, hold and dispose of movable and immovable property, subject to the Act.
Does this Act directly set property registration fees or land transaction procedures?
The supplied text does not state any property registration fee, rate or private land transaction procedure. Its express property provision gives the National Trust power to acquire, hold and dispose of immovable property.
What support is the National Trust intended to provide?
Its stated objects include enabling people with covered disabilities to live as independently and fully as possible within or close to their communities, and strengthening facilities that support them in living with their families.
