Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Maharashtra Sets 90-Day Deadline for Senior Citizen Maintenance Cases
The Maharashtra government has decided that any case about paying money to parents or older people must be finished in 90 days.
The rules say the case must be registered right away and a receipt given.
The final decision must be made within 90 days, and no extra delays are allowed.
The government wants to help families solve problems quickly and make sure older people get food, clothes, and medicine.
They will also use police help if needed to collect the money from children or relatives.
Maharashtra government mandates disposal of senior citizen maintenance cases within 90 days.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule issued guidelines under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' direction.
New rules require immediate registration, acknowledgement, and final orders within 90 days, prohibiting adjournments.
Guidelines prioritize counseling and reconciliation, and direct police assistance for recovery of maintenance.
Divisional commissioners will review cases monthly and establish Senior Citizens Assistance Cells in each district.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Mandated disposal of senior citizen maintenance cases within 90 days
- When
- Recently announced
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To address neglect and delays in senior citizen maintenance cases
- Deadline
- 90 days
- Guidelines issued by
- Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule
- Act
- Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
- Targeted beneficiaries
- Senior citizens and parents
- Implementation body
- Revenue Department