Senior Citizens Guide 23-07-09.pmd - Helpage India Programme

iiiCONTENTS1. CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS2. MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE ANDEMPOWERMENT(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)National Policy on Older PersonsImplementation StrategyInter-Ministerial CommitteeAnnual PlanNational Council for Older PersonsSchemes of the Ministry11th Plan Outlay & Expenditure3. LEGAL RIGHTS(a) Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(b) Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956(c) Legislation by the Himachal Pradesh Government(d) Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007(e) Implementation of the Act4. PRIVILEGES AND BENEFITS(A) Economic Security(i) Old Age Pension for the General PublicIndira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) OldAge Pension amounts given by different States(ii) Annapurna(iii) Unorganized Worker’s Social Security Act. 2008(iv) Post Retirement Benefits:Sixth Pay CommissionCentral Government Employees Group Insurance SchemeGeneral Provident Fund and Incentives(v) New Pension Scheme in India(vi) Old Age Allowance in Punjab(vii) Citizen Services by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances &Pensions(viii) Provision by the Himachal Pradesh Government (District SolanPensioner’s Helpline)(B) Taxation(i) Medical• Deduction in respect of medical insurance premia (Sec. 80D)