The Bill that will be tabled in the Assembly on October 13 also aims at promoting active ageing, regulation of senior citizen care centres, and capacity-building for family and caregivers
The government will introduce the 'Protection and Welfare of Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill' in the current session of the Legislative Assembly, which has been prepared with stronger provisions to ensure the protection and welfare of senior citizens.
Thiruvananthapuram: A law will be enacted that will make relatives liable for up to three years in jail and a fine of up to Rs 50,000 if they neglect senior citizens. The Legislative Assembly...