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Section 13: Deposit of maintenance amount

Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 • Official Statutory Text & Practice Guide

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Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 13

Section 13 mandates that when an order for monthly maintenance is passed by the Tribunal, the children or relatives must deposit the entire amount within thirty days of the date of the order.

  • Strict 30-Day Payment Deadline: The children or relative who is required to pay any amount in terms of an order under Section 9 shall, within thirty days of the date of announcing the order by the Tribunal, deposit the entire amount.
  • Direct Bank Credit: The amount must be deposited in the bank account of the senior citizen as specified by the Tribunal.
  • Automatic Trigger for Default Enforcement: Failure to deposit within 30 days automatically triggers coercive execution proceedings under Section 11 without requiring further notice.
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • Sunny Paul v. State (NCT of Delhi) 2018 SCC OnLine Del 11640: The High Court held that the 30-day payment deadline in Section 13 is mandatory; delays in depositing maintenance justify immediate coercive recovery under Section 11.
  • Sudesh Chhikara v. Ramti Devi (2022) SCC OnLine SC 1684: Affirmed that prompt deposit under Section 13 is vital to secure the daily sustenance and medication of aged parents.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

In your maintenance petition, provide the senior citizen's bank account details (account number, IFSC code) directly in the prayer clause, requesting the Tribunal to mandate direct electronic RTGS/NEFT transfer within 30 days under Section 13.

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