Draft amendment to disability rules: registered post replaced with speed post

On 4 August 2025, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment issued draft amendments to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, proposing a procedural but practical change. Wherever the Rules currently mandate that communications be sent through “registered post,” the term will now be substituted with “Speed Post.”

The rationale is straightforward to make official correspondence quicker, more reliable, and aligned with present-day postal practices. Stakeholders have been given 30 days from the date of Gazettepublication to provide their feedback or objections to the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

For employers, this update may appear minor, but it carries operational relevance. Ensuring that sensitive documents, notices, or statutory correspondences are sent via the legally prescribed mode of delivery is crucial to avoid technical lapses.

While the change does not introduce any new compliance burden, it serves as a reminder that even small procedural adjustments can create administrative gaps if overlooked. Staying alert to such developments ensures smooth compliance and helps employers avoid unnecessary disputes or delays in disability-related cases.