Section 1 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
- (1)This Act may be called the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
- (2)It extends to the whole of India 1*** and it applies also it citizens of India outside India.
- (3)It shall come into force in a State on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Summary
- This law is officially named the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
- The law applies to the entire territory of India.
- It also applies to all Indian citizens who are currently living outside India.
- The law does not automatically start everywhere at once. It comes into force in a particular State only when that State Government publishes a notification in its Official Gazette.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does this law apply to me if I am an Indian citizen living in the United States?
Yes, the Act explicitly states that it applies to Indian citizens who are outside India.
2. When does this law become active in a specific state?
It becomes active on the specific date chosen and announced by that State Government through a formal notification in its Official Gazette.
3. Does this law extend to every part of India?
Yes, the law extends to the whole of India.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 1 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, to which of the following individuals does the Act apply if they are currently residing outside the borders of India?
Q2.Under Section 1 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, how does the Act come into force in a particular State of India?
Q3.Under Section 1 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, what is the geographical extent of the Act's coverage within the country?
Q4.Under Section 1 and Section 2 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, if an Indian citizen residing in Germany wishes to file for maintenance, which of the following is correct regarding their eligibility?