In a strict administrative action, the Beed Zilla Parishad has suspended 14 teachers from its schools for failing to submit their Unique Disability ID (UDID) cards within the stipulated deadline. This move is part of a comprehensive, state-mandated drive to verify the authenticity of disability claims among government employees.
Verification Drive and Suspension Details
According to Beed ZP CEO Jithin Rahman, the suspension orders were issued on Thursday. The action follows a special verification camp organized by the administration on October 8, 2025. During this camp, 347 teachers who were availing disability benefits were instructed to present their mandatory UDID cards.
"Initially, 38 teachers did not submit the card," said Rahman. "The administration then issued formal notices to them, demanding compliance within a specified period. Following the notice, 24 teachers subsequently provided the required UDID card. However, the remaining 14 teachers failed to submit the card on time, leading to their suspension."
State-Wide Scrutiny to Curb Fraud
This intensified scrutiny in Beed is aligned with a statewide verification exercise. The drive was launched after Commissioner Tukaram Munde directed all Zilla Parishad CEOs in Maharashtra to thoroughly examine the authenticity of disability certificates submitted by employees. District administrations across the state have since begun checking documents for employees in various departments who avail benefits under disability categories.
Officials in Beed stated that over 300 employees have undergone verification so far, and the checks are continuing. The administration suspects that some employees may have submitted outdated, invalid, or fabricated disability certificates to secure benefits such as job reservations, transfers, or other concessions.
Legal Implications and Clear Message
The insistence on the UDID card, now the mandatory proof of disability, aims to eliminate discrepancies and plug the misuse of benefits. District officials said that non-submission of the cards despite repeated reminders raised red flags, prompting strict action.
With the suspension of the 14 teachers, the Zilla Parishad has sent a clear message that lapses or deliberate avoidance in document verification will not be tolerated. The ongoing verification is being conducted under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Authorities highlighted that as per Section 91 of the Act, if a non-disabled person is found guilty of fraudulently availing benefits meant for persons with disabilities using forged or false certificates, a criminal case can be registered against them.
