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Only parents, seniors can file complaints under Senior Citizens Act: HC
Only parents, seniors can file complaints under Senior Citizens Act: HC
The Madras High Court has ruled that only a parent or a person aged 60 or above can file a complaint under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act,…
The Story in Brief
The Madras High Court has ruled that only a parent or a person aged 60 or above can file a complaint under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. LiveLaw reports that Justice M Dhandapani set aside a District Collector's order at Kanyakumari directing Rs 6,000 monthly maintenance to a senior citizen. The court held that the complaint was not maintainable as it had been filed by someone not eligible under the Act.
The Indian Opinion
Some may see this ruling as narrowing access to justice for elderly persons who rely on others to file complaints. However, the court is simply following the statute’s clear language. The real test is whether the government will amend the Act to allow kin or caregivers to file on behalf of seniors who are infirm. Until then, this judgment sets a strict limit that could leave many without recourse.
Source: livelaw.in
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