# The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, Section 1: Short title, extent, application and commencement

- Act: The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (Act 56 of 2007)
- Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/senior-citizens-act/section/1/

## Text

(1) This Act may be called the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. (2) It extends to the whole of India 1*** and it applies also it citizens of India outside India. (3) It shall come into force in a State on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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