Section 15 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
(1)The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute one Appellate Tribunal for each district to hear the appeal against the order of the Tribunal.
- (2)The Appellate Tribunal shall be presided over by an officer not below the rank of District Magistrate.
Summary
- The State Government has the power to constitute the Appellate Tribunal.
- This constitution must be done by publishing a notification in the Official Gazette.
- There must be one Appellate Tribunal established for each district.
- The purpose of the Appellate Tribunal is to hear appeals against the orders made by the Maintenance Tribunal.
- The officer presiding over the Appellate Tribunal must not be below the rank of a District Magistrate.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the authority to set up an Appellate Tribunal?
The State Government has the authority to constitute the Appellate Tribunal.
2. How is the establishment of an Appellate Tribunal officially announced?
It is announced through a notification published in the Official Gazette of the State.
3. How many Appellate Tribunals are established per district?
The Act provides for one Appellate Tribunal for each district.
4. Who can preside over the Appellate Tribunal?
It must be presided over by an officer who is not below the rank of a District Magistrate.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, who has the power to constitute an Appellate Tribunal?
Q2.Under Section 15 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, what is the minimum rank required for an officer to preside over the Appellate Tribunal?
Q3.Under Section 15 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, what is the geographical jurisdiction for each Appellate Tribunal?
Q4.Under Section 15 and Section 7 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, how do the presiding officers of the Maintenance Tribunal and Appellate Tribunal compare in rank?