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Under section 7(2) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, what is the…

Section 7(2) sets the minimum rank at Sub-Divisional Officer of a State. The District Magistrate threshold applies to the Appellate Tribunal under section 15(2).

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Under section 7(2) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, what is the minimum rank of the officer who presides over a Maintenance Tribunal?

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Section 7(2) sets the minimum rank at Sub-Divisional Officer of a State.

The District Magistrate threshold applies to the Appellate Tribunal under section 15(2).

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Option A

A Sub-Divisional Officer of a State meets the statutory minimum rank.

Option B

District Magistrate is the minimum rank for the Appellate Tribunal under section 15(2).

Option C

Section 7(2) specifies the rank of Sub-Divisional Officer rather than District Judge.

Option D

Section 7(2) does not prescribe the rank of Civil Judge (Senior Division).

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