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Which authority does section 19(1) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act,…

Section 19(1) empowers the State Government to establish and maintain accessible old-age homes for indigent senior citizens in phases.

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Which authority does section 19(1) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 empower to establish and maintain old-age homes for indigent senior citizens?

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Section 19(1) empowers the State Government to establish and maintain accessible old-age homes for indigent senior citizens in phases.

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Option A

Section 19(1) names the State Government.

Option B

The power in section 19(1) is assigned to the State Government.

Option C

Section 19(1) assigns the power to the State Government. A District Magistrate is a district-level office.

Option D

Maintenance Tribunals deal with applications for maintenance. The power in section 19(1) belongs to the State Government.

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