(a) whether the cases of harassment to the parents by their children are
increasing in the country ;
(b) if so, the details in this regard ;
(c) whether the Government has a proposal to bring a Bill to protect ageing
parents ;
(d) if so, the details in this regard; and
(e) the time by which the Bill is likely to come into force?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MANIKRAO H. GAVIT)
(a)&(b) : No such data is maintained centrally.
(c)to(e) : The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is in the process of
formulating a legislation to ensure the maintenance and welfare of parents and
senior citizens. The Bill envisages setting up of Tribunals in every district to
enforce the maintenance right of parents. The Bill also contains provisions for
setting up of old age homes, better medical facilities for senior citizens and steps
to ensure protection of their life and property. The Bill has been finalized but it is
not possible to indicate a specific time frame by which it will come into force.