Telangana Assembly Approves Bill to Deduct Salaries of Employees Neglecting Parents
New Legislation for Parental Support
On Sunday, the Telangana Assembly enacted a new bill aimed at penalizing both private and public sector employees who fail to support their parents, as reported by a local news outlet.
The 2026 Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill permits salary deductions of up to 15% or a maximum of Rs 10,000, whichever is lower. This measure will also apply to MLAs, MPs, and other elected representatives.
It remains uncertain whether the Legislative Council has approved this bill.
During the Assembly session, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy emphasized that this legislation is a significant move towards safeguarding elderly parents. He mentioned that the bill aims to instill a sense of responsibility in individuals who show disrespect towards their parents.
Reddy expressed concern that many have lost sight of familial bonds and emotional connections, becoming overly focused on material wealth and financial success.
He stated, “The rights of parents should be upheld through goodwill, but this bill ensures that the law supports parents who are neglected.”
The state government highlighted the rising instances of elderly neglect, asserting that enforceable measures are necessary to promote family responsibility in today's evolving socio-economic landscape.
Referencing Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to live with dignity, the bill underscores the integral role of parents within the Indian family structure.
To facilitate this, the bill allows neglected senior citizens to submit applications to the district collector, who will serve as the designated authority for resolving such cases.
In their applications, complainants must provide reasons for their requests and disclose their income sources.
According to the bill, the district collector has a period of 60 days to make a decision after hearing from both the parents and their children. Following this, an order will be issued regarding the deduction amount, which will be transferred to the parents' bank accounts. This provision applies not only to biological parents but also to adoptive ones.