SENIOR CITIZENS' RIGHTS HANDBOOK
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About this Book
The Senior Citizen Rights Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to empower elderly citizens with clear and accessible knowledge of their legal and social rights in India. It explains the constitutional protections, statutory rights, and welfare provisions available for senior citizens, including maintenance and welfare laws, property and inheritance rights, healthcare entitlements, pension schemes, tax benefits, and protection against abuse and neglect.
The handbook also provides step-by-step guidance on how to file complaints, approach maintenance tribunals, access government welfare schemes, and seek legal remedies in cases of exploitation or abandonment. It includes simplified explanations of key laws such as the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, along with practical procedures and contact points for assistance.
Written in simple language, this handbook serves as a ready reference for senior citizens, caregivers, legal practitioners, and social workers, ensuring that elderly individuals can live with dignity, security, and independence while fully understanding and exercising their rights.