MISCELLANEOUSCentral
Section 26 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
Every officer or staff appointed to exercise functions under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code(45 of 1860).
Summary
- The single most important thing this provision does is grant special legal protection to all officers and staff enforcing the law by officially declaring them to be public servants.
- It applies to every single officer or staff member appointed to exercise functions under this specific law.
- It legally defines their public servant status by directly pointing to section 21 of the Indian Penal Code from the year 1860.
- By being deemed public servants under the Indian Penal Code, these workers gain significant legal protections against obstruction and face stricter penalties for corruption.
FAQ
1. Are officers working under Section 26 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 considered public servants?
Yes, Section 26 of this elder welfare law says that every officer or staff member appointed for its functions is considered a public servant.
2. Which law defines a public servant for Section 26 of the senior citizen act?
Section 26 of The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 uses the definition found in section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
3. Does Section 26 of the parents maintenance law apply to regular staff too?
Yes, Section 26 of this maintenance law applies to both officers and staff appointed to carry out functions under the legislation.