A Study on Impact of Cancellation of Maintenance of Aged Parents in Tamil Nadu

Abstract

In India, there are some circumstances under which maintenance payments for elderly parents may be cancelled. An important piece of law that deals with the maintenance and welfare of old parents in India is the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. It does not, however, detail any explicit measures for maintenance cancellation. According to the Act, adult children or relatives are required by law to support ageing parents or other senior individuals who are unable to care for themselves. The support Tribunals set up at the district level allow parents or senior persons to request support from their children or relatives. The maintenance support could, however, be cancelled or stopped under some circumstances. The main objective of the study is To know the impacts of cancellation of maintenance of old aged parents. The research method pursued here is empirical research. A total of 210 samples were collected, all of which were collected by practical sampling methods. Elderly parents may experience significant financial stress as a result of the discontinuation of maintenance. Their fundamental requirements, such as shelter, healthcare, and living expenses, could be difficult to meet. Relationships between elderly parents and their adult children or relatives may be strained if maintenance is terminated. It might cause mental distress, difficult communication, and a breakdown in family dynamics. In Tamil Nadu, the termination of maintenance can have serious negative impacts on the health of elderly parents. Financial hardship, restricted access to healthcare, increased stress, and possibly social isolation are all possible outcomes. These elements may have a detrimental effect on their general quality of life