# The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, Section 12: Option regarding maintenance in certain cases

- 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/12/

## Text

Notwithstanding anything contained in Chapter IX of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (2 of 1974) where a senior citizen or a parent is entitled for maintenance under the said Chapter and also entitled for maintenance under this Act may, without prejudice to the provisions of Chapter IX of the said Code, claim such maintenance under either of those Acts but not under both.

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