# The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, Section 15: Constitution of Appellate Tribunal

- 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/15/

## Text

(1)The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute one Appellate Tribunal for each district to hear the appeal against the order of the Tribunal. (2) The Appellate Tribunal shall be presided over by an officer not below the rank of District Magistrate.

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