The Court of State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Chennai, has summoned J. Paul Devasagayam, area director, Special Olympics Bharat — Tamil Nadu, Chennai, on July 6, at 11 a.m. for allegedly collecting funds from parents and NGOs of children with intellectual disability for participating in sports and events of Special Olympics Bharat.
The All-India Confederation of Organisations for Persons with Mental Disability, Chennai district, had lodged a complaint with the Commissioner regarding the same. Mr. Paul has been summoned to appear in court with material or face action under Section 89 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.