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The Kerala State Elderly Commission Act, 2025

The Kerala State Elderly Commission Act, 2025

General202521 sections5 chapters

The Kerala State Elderly Commission Act, 2025, establishes a dedicated statutory body to safeguard the rights and welfare of senior citizens in Kerala. It defines "elderly" as individuals aged 60 and above. The Commission is tasked with providing legal aid, facilitating rehabilitation, coordinating government schemes, and investigating complaints regarding the abuse or neglect of the elderly. By granting the Commission civil court powers, the Act ensures that grievances are addressed effectively. It serves as a mechanism for protecting senior citizens from exploitation while actively promoting the utilization of their skills and experience for the benefit of the general public.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMISSION →

  1. 3Constitution of the Commission.
  2. 4Term of office and conditions of service of Chairperson and members.
  3. 5Officers and Staff of the Commission.
  4. 6Salaries, allowances and the administrative expenses to be allotted from grants.
  5. 7Vacancies etc. not to invalidate the proceedings of the Commission
  6. 8Meetings of the Commission.

Chapter III FUNCTIONS, POWERS ETC. OF THE COMMISSION →

  1. 9Functions of the Commission.
  2. 10Powers of the Commission.
  3. 11Contributions, endowments etc. towards the Commission

Chapter IV FINANCE, ACCOUNTS, AUDIT AND ANNUAL REPORT →

  1. 12Grants by the Government.
  2. 13Accounts and Audit.
  3. 14Annual report of the Commission.

Chapter V MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 15Protection of action taken in good faith.
  2. 16Chairperson, Members, Secretary and other officers and staff to be public servants.
  3. 17Application of other laws not barred.
  4. 18Power to remove difficulties.
  5. 19Power to make rules.
  6. 20Validation.

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