The Mumbai High Court has issued a directive permitting the state government to conduct a one-time medical re-verification of disabled employees under the reservation quota across all government and semi-government institutions in Maharashtra. This move follows the implementation of new legislation aimed at safeguarding the rights of persons with disabilities.

The order mandates that thousands of employees classified under the disability reservation category statewide will be subject to fresh medical examinations to confirm the validity of their disability certificates. Authorities have stated that the re-verification process is intended to identify and address instances of fraudulent disability claims.

According to official sources, all employees currently in service had previously been granted disability certificates based on standard medical evaluations conducted at the time of their recruitment. The state government’s decision to initiate the re-verification stems from concerns over the authenticity of some certificates and aims to ensure that reservations are utilized by genuinely eligible individuals.

The court’s authorization limits the re-assessment to a single occasion, ensuring the procedure is conducted systematically and without undue disruption to the workforce. Employees affected by the order will be required to undergo the mandated medical scrutiny as part of this verification process.

Disability rights advocates and employee representatives have emphasized the importance of balancing the need to prevent misuse of reservation provisions with safeguarding the dignity and employment security of persons with disabilities. The government has stated that the re-verification will be carried out in a transparent manner, adhering to the guidelines specified under the relevant disability laws.

The Mumbai High Court’s ruling reflects broader efforts by state authorities to uphold the integrity of reservation systems while complying with updated legal frameworks designed to protect disabled citizens. The implementation timeline and procedural details for the medical re-assessments are expected to be communicated by the government in the coming weeks.