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Under section 9(2) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, what…

Section 9(2) sets a ceiling of 10,000 rupees per month on the maximum that a State Government may prescribe. The amount ordered in a particular case is determined by the…

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Under section 9(2) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, what monthly ceiling applies to the maximum maintenance allowance prescribed by a State Government?

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Section 9(2) sets a ceiling of 10,000 rupees per month on the maximum that a State Government may prescribe.

The amount ordered in a particular case is determined by the Tribunal within the applicable maximum.

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Option A

The Act does not set the central ceiling at 5,000 rupees.

Option B

The Act does not set the central ceiling at 7,000 rupees.

Option C

This is the central ceiling on the State-prescribed maximum.

Option D

12,000 rupees exceeds the statutory ceiling.

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