Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education, Pune

S.R. No. 832-A, Final Pl No. 178, 179. Near Bal Chitrawani,
Behind Agharkar Research Institute, Bhamburda, Shivaji Nagar,
Pune-411004

To,
The Divisional Secretary
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary
& Higher Secondary Education Board
Mumbai Divisional Board, Mumbai

No. R.M./pariksha-5
Pune - 411004
Dt. 21/02/2014

Subject: Facility of writer/reader for autistic students of Secondary Schools

appearing for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Examination.
Reference:

1.

Your letter no. Muvim/Secondary Examination/Disabled Students/218 dated 04/02/2014

2.

Shri Rajendra Dalvis mailed letter dated 18/01/2014.

With reference to the above subject, we hereby advise you that the above issue of providing writer/
reader to autistic students was presented before the Examination Committee in its meeting held on
15/02/2014, when the Committee passed the following resolution:
It was decided that, henceforth, the autistic students be extended the facility of a writer/reader,
provided the medical certificate issued by the District Civil Surgeon, specifically states so.
In accordance with the above resolution, please advise all the Schools/Jr. Colleges under your
jurisdiction & submit an action report to this office.

Secretary
State Board, Pune-04
Copy for information and necessary action:The Divisional Secretary, All Divisional Boards
For information:1. Shri. Rajendra Dalvi, Mumbai 2. Branch Officer, Research Branch, State Board, Pune-04
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