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Legal Resources for Senior Citizens

Maintenance, welfare, and protection rights for elderly.

Maintenance from Children

Senior citizens can claim maintenance.

File application with Maintenance Tribunal.
Monthly allowance up to ₹10,000.
Tribunal decision within 90 days.

Reference: Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

Protection from Abuse

Right to live with dignity.

Report abuse to Tribunal or police.
Eviction of abusive children from property.
Old age homes as option.

Reference: Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

Healthcare Benefits

Priority in treatment and schemes.

Separate queues in hospitals.
Concessions in medicines and travel.
State-specific pension schemes.

Reference: National Policy for Senior Citizens