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Property Restoration under MWPSC Act, 2007
- 04 Jan 2025
- 2 min read
- The Supreme Court's recent ruling on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (MWPSC) Act, 2007 emphasizes the empowerment of tribunals to restore property to parents if their children neglect their care obligations.
- Section 23 of the MWPSC Act, 2007 allows tribunals to declare property transfers void if the transferee fails to provide agreed-upon basic needs.
- If a senior citizen cannot enforce these rights, an authorized organization (tribunals) can act on their behalf.
- The MWPSC Act, 2007, is administered by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, provides statutory protection for elderly citizens, allowing them to seek maintenance from children or legal heirs if they cannot support themselves.
- Key Features of MWPSC Act: The Act is enforced through Tribunals and Appellate Tribunals at district and sub-division levels for efficient processing.
- Tribunals can levy fines or order imprisonment to individuals who fail to pay maintenance.
- Abandonment of senior citizens by caregivers results in a fine or imprisonment for up to 3 months.
Read more: Safeguarding the Rights of Elderly
