Telangana mandates salary deduction for neglecting parents welfare bill passed

The Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed a new bill mandating financial responsibility of employees towards their elderly parents, with provisions for salary deductions in case of neglect.
The legislation, titled the Telangana Employees Supporting Parental Welfare (Taking Charge of Responsibility and Monitoring) Bill, 2026, was approved on March 29. The bill aims to strengthen income security and welfare for senior citizens across the State.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said the new law builds upon the existing national legislation, the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, by introducing stricter enforcement mechanisms.
Under the provisions of the bill, it is mandatory for public representatives, government employees, and private sector employees to ensure proper care of their parents. In cases where individuals fail to do so, authorities can direct a deduction of 15 per cent of the employee’s salary or Rs. 10,000, whichever is lower, to be paid to the parents.
The inclusion of private sector employees within the ambit of the law marks a significant expansion of accountability. The government stated that monitoring mechanisms will be put in place to ensure compliance.
The move is seen as a significant step towards reinforcing family-based support systems for the elderly, and has sparked widespread discussion across the State.