Section 19 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
- (1)The State Government may establish and maintain such number of oldage homes at accessible places, as it may deem necessary, in a phased manner, beginning with at least one in each district to accommodate in such homes a minimum of one hundred fifty senior citizens who are indigent.
- (2)The State Government may, prescribe a scheme for management of old age homes, including the standards and various types of services to be provided by them which are necessary for medical care and means of entertainment to the inhabitants of such homes. Explanation.--For the purposes of this section, "indigent" means any senior citizen who is not having sufficient means, as determined by the State Government, from time to time, to maintain himself.
Summary
- The State Government has the power to set up and maintain old age homes at easy to reach locations.
- The government aims to establish these homes in a step by step manner, starting with at least one in every district.
- These homes are specifically meant for senior citizens who are indigent, which means they do not have enough money to take care of themselves.
- The State Government creates the rules for how these homes are managed, including the types of medical care and entertainment provided to the residents.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is considered indigent under this law?
An indigent person is a senior citizen who the State Government determines does not have sufficient money or means to maintain themselves.
2. How many old age homes must the government build?
The law requires the government to start by establishing at least one old age home in every district.
3. What kind of services are provided in these homes?
The homes must provide services necessary for medical care and means of entertainment as prescribed by the government's management scheme.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 19 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, what is the minimum capacity required for a government established old age home in a district?
Q2.According to Section 19 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, who is the primary target group for these government old age homes?
Q3.Under Section 19 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, who is responsible for prescribing the management scheme and service standards for these homes?
Q4.Under Section 19 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, how does the government plan to roll out the establishment of these homes?