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| Section | Provision | Key Point |
|---|---|---|
| Section 2(a) | Children | Adult son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter — PYQ 2023 |
| Section 2(b) | Childless Senior Citizen | SC without children — claims from relatives |
| Section 2(c) | Maintenance | Food + Clothing + Residence + Medical — comprehensive definition |
| Section 2(d) | Parent | Father/mother — biological, adoptive, step-parent |
| Section 2(g) | Relative | Legal heir who would inherit property, not a child — PYQ 2021 |
| Section 2(h) | Senior Citizen | Any Indian citizen aged 60 years or above |
| Section 4 | Act in Addition | MWPSC in addition to, not derogation of, CrPC, personal laws |
| Section 7 | Maintenance Tribunal | SDM-presided; one per sub-division; State Government constitutes |
| Section 8 | Who Can Apply | SC/parent, authorised person, Tribunal suo motu |
| Section 9 | Conciliation | Tribunal attempts conciliation before proceeding |
| Section 7(4) | Time Limit | 90 days (extendable to 120 with reasons) |
| Section 11 | Enforcement | Warrant for levy; imprisonment up to 1 month per default |
| Section 12 | Alteration | Change maintenance order on changed circumstances |
| Section 15 | Interim Maintenance | From date of application until final order |
| Section 16 | Appeal | To District Magistrate within 60 days; DM's order final |
| Section 19 | Old Age Homes | One per district; min 150 persons; destitute senior citizens |
| Section 20 | Medical | Beds in govt hospitals; treatment in all govt hospitals |
| Section 21 | Life & Property | State must protect life and property of senior citizens |
| Section 22 | Awareness | Publicise Act in local languages; rights and duties |
| Section 23 | Property Void | Transfer with maintenance condition void if condition not met |
| Section 24 | Abandonment | Intentional abandonment — 3 months or ₹5,000 fine |