APPLICATION FOR MAINTENANCE BEFORE THE SENIOR CITIZENS TRIBUNAL
To,
The Presiding Officer, Maintenance Tribunal (SDM), Chandigarh
Subject: Application for maintenance under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.
I, Harbans Singh, aged 72 years, of House 12, Sector 40, Chandigarh, respectfully state as follows.
- 1. THE APPLICANT AND THE RESPONDENTS
1.1 I am a parent.
1.2 The persons from whom I claim maintenance (the "Respondents"), with their relationship to me and their addresses, are: Rajinder Singh, son, House 5, Phase 3, Mohali; Kiran Kaur, daughter, Flat 8, Sector 22, Chandigarh.
1.3 What I know of the Respondents' work, income or property: Son runs a shop in Mohali and owns a flat..
- 2. MY MEANS AND MY NEED
2.1 My income, pension, savings and other means at present are: Old-age pension of Rs 1,500 a month; no savings..
2.2 I cannot maintain myself because: I am unwell, cannot work, and have no other income..
2.3 I need about ₹15,000 (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) each month for food, clothing, housing, medical care and other basic needs. I understand that the Tribunal decides the amount after hearing both sides.
- 3. NEGLECT OR REFUSAL
3.1 The Respondents have neglected or refused to maintain me, as follows: Since March 2026 they have given me no money and do not provide food or medicines..
3.2 Before making this application I took these steps: I asked in person in April 2026 and sent a letter in June 2026; no reply..
- 4. PRAYER
4.1 I request the Tribunal to issue notice to the Respondents.
4.2 I request the Tribunal to order the Respondents to pay me a monthly allowance for my maintenance, in the amount the Tribunal considers proper, and to pass any other order the Tribunal considers just.
- 5. PAPERS ATTACHED
Age proof; proof of relationship; medical papers; copy of earlier letter
VERIFICATION
I state that what is written above is true to my knowledge and belief.
Place: Chandigarh
Date: 1 April 2026
Applicant: Harbans Singh