Telangana’s law to cut the salary of employees who neglect parents

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy recently announced that his government would soon introduce a law mandating salary deductions from government employees who neglect their elderly parents.

The proposed legislation would ensure that 10 to 15 per cent of such employees’ salaries are withheld and directly transferred to their parents’ bank accounts.

The Chief Minister explained that the goal of the new law is to ensure elderly parents are not left uncared for by their children.

According to him, the deduction would happen automatically each month, and just as employees receive their salaries on the first of every month, the respective portion would be credited to their parents on the same day.

He stressed that parental responsibility should not be defined by gender, and that both sons and daughters must remain accountable for the well-being of their parents.

He said daughters, even after marriage, have an equal duty to support their parents, while sons, despite receiving dowry or material benefits, should never abandon their responsibilities.

To begin the process of implementing the law, the CM directed the Chief Secretary to set up a committee of officers to draft the bill.

He added that the newly recruited Group-II officers would also assist in shaping the policy framework.

The Chief Minister’s remarks came during a ceremony to distribute appointment letters to successful Group-II candidates.

While speaking about government reforms and recruitment efforts, he took the opportunity to link moral values and family responsibility to public service.

Observers noted that the proposed law reflects the Telangana government’s broader push to integrate social accountability into the structure of public employment.

The move has sparked discussions across the state, with many praising the intent to protect the elderly while others raise questions about privacy and enforcement.

Although the timeline for passing the bill has not been confirmed, officials indicated that the legislation would be tabled in the upcoming session of the state assembly.

If enacted, Telangana would become one of the few states in India to introduce such a law aimed at enforcing filial responsibility through financial means.

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