Strict action would be initiated against those who prescribe as well as avail fake disability certificates, said K.S. Rajanna, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.
Speaking after inspecting the State-run Victoria Hospital, he said several complaints about fake disability certificates had come to his notice. “Besides availing fake disability certificates, some persons increase the level of disability by paying the doctor a bribe. As a result of this, many genuine people with disabilities are not able to get benefits,” he said.
Mr. Rajanna said that people with over 40 per cent disabilities can avail a monthly pension of Rs. 500, while those with over 75 per cent can get Rs. 1,200. Medical Superintendent of Victoria Hospital P.K. Devadas said he was planning to place a hologram on disability certificates to reduce chance of manipulation.