Gadwal: District Collector B. M. Santosh declared that all requests and complaints for the care of elderly citizens must now be submitted online.
He stated that by law, elderly parents, adoptive parents, and senior citizens can demand support from their children or guardians. It’s vital for children and dependents to provide essentials like food, shelter, and medical care to their aging parents without causing them distress.
Failure to support elderly parents may lead to legal consequences. Online maintenance requests will be addressed by the tribunal within 90 to 120 days. Children might be required to pay up to ₹10,000 monthly for their parents’ upkeep. Ignoring these duties can result in three months of jail time, a ₹5,000 fine, or both.
The Collector also mentioned that if children fail to honor property transfer agreements meant for parental care, these transfers can be legally reversed. Neglected parents can contact the Revenue Divisional Officer to cancel property papers, or the Collector for eviction if necessary.
Applications must be filed only through the TSCMMS (Telangana Case Management & Monitoring System) portal, where applicants will get a receipt. Direct submissions won’t be accepted, he confirmed.
He encouraged senior citizens to utilize this service to safeguard their rights and emphasized that caring for elderly parents is a moral and legal obligation for children.
