JUDGMENT :

P.D. Audikesavalu, J.

(Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing respondents 1 and 2 to public the draft “Harmonized guidelines and standards for universal accessibility in India, 2021”in accessible format and in vernacular, make printed copies available for inspection at designated offices, provide wide publicity in print and electronic media about the draft guidelines, invite public comments for a minimum of 30 days and consider the same while finalizing the guidelines.)

1. The Petitioner, who is an activist for cross disability rights, has filed this Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction to the Central Government to publish the draft “Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India, 2021”in accessible format and in vernacular, make printed copies available for inspection at designated offices, provide wide publicity in print and electronic media about the draft guidelines, invite public comments for a minimum of 30 days and consider the same while finalising the guidelines.

2. The First Respondent has filed counter-affidavit explaining the various steps that had