Person Being Taken Care Of By Relatives Also Eligible To Claim Old Age Pension: Madras High Court

In a recent decision by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, a writ petition was filed challenging the rejection of an elderly petitioner's application for the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme. The court directed the respondents to grant the pension, including arrears, and ensure the petitioner receives it starting from January 2025. Case Background: Petitioner’s Application for Old Age Pension The petitioner, aged 83, had applied…