The Notification – Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules, 2009
In June 2009, the Government of NCT of Delhi notified the Rules for implementation of Senior Citizens Act (Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
- Constitution of Maintenance Tribunal
- Panel for appointment of Conciliation Officers
- Filing application for maintenance
- Notice to the opposite party
- In case of non-appearance by the opposite party
- In case of admission of claim
- Impleading children or relatives
- Conciliation
- Limit of maximum maintenance allowance
- Filing appeal with the Appellate Tribunal
- Scheme for management of old age homes for indigent senior citizens
- Norms for physical facilities and operational standards for old age homes
Amendments to Delhi Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Rules
Till date the 2009 Rules have been amended three times. First amendment in 2010, followed by 2nd amendment in 2016, and 3rd amendment in 2017.