In a landmark ruling, the Anuradhapura Provincial High Court yesterday ordered authorities to provide proper facilities ensuring “reasonable access” for differently-abled individuals at stations along the recently renovated Mahawa–Vavuniya railway track.
The Court made this decision after considering a petition filed by N.G. Kamalawathi, President of the Disabled Women’s Association, who argued that her rights were violated due to the absence of accessible facilities.
The Court observed that the required access measures had not been properly implemented during the renovation works and directed that necessary facilities be established in accordance with regulations at the earliest possible time.
