In a strong push for disability rights, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a show-cause notice over 22,000 vacant posts for disabled persons across state departments. This comes just hours after a single-judge bench led by Justice D.D. Bansal grilled officials on Friday for ignoring earlier orders.
The court targeted Sanjay Shukla, Principal Secretary of the General Administration Department (GAD), and Anurag Verma, Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Corporation (MPWLC). They must explain why these vacant posts for disabled remain unfilled despite deadlines. The next hearing is set for April 15.
Court Demands Compliance on Old Orders
Petitioner Rajendra Mehra from Narsinghpur highlighted that 22,000 vacant posts for disabled have lingered vacant for years. These include reservations in GAD, MPWLC, and other departments. The court had previously ordered filling them within six months, following instructions from January 30, 2024.
Justice Bansal questioned the state government sharply: Why no action? The bench directed a full compliance report, stressing urgency.
Petitioner's Lawyer Alleges Contempt
Shivam Tripathi, representing Mehra, called it outright contempt of court. "Officers are deliberately flouting orders," he argued. Tripathi urged the court to hold officials accountable, noting repeated delays harm differently-abled citizens relying on these quotas.
This case underscores Madhya Pradesh's ongoing struggle with disability jobs implementation, even as schemes like Ladli Behna and Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana promote inclusion.
Why This Matters Now in Madhya Pradesh
With MPPSC and state recruitments heating up in 2026, this MP High Court notice spotlights a critical gap. Over 22,000 reserved spots mean thousands of qualified disabled candidates miss opportunities. It ties into national trends like the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, pushing 4-5% quotas.
Experts like disability rights activist Dr. Priya Singh note: "Vacancies erode trust in government promises. Courts must enforce timelines for real change."
Actionable Takeaways for Job Seekers
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Track vacancies: Check MPESB and departmental portals for disability jobs alerts.
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Legal recourse: File PILs if quotas are ignored—courts are responsive.
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Skill up: Enroll in free government programs like Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana for competitive edge.
This development pressures the Mohan Yadav government to act fast. Will officials comply by April 15? Stay tuned for updates on vacant posts for disabled in Madhya Pradesh.
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