Telangana Assembly passes law making support for parents mandatory for employees, netas

Hyderabad: The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Sunday passed the Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, a first-of-its-kind legislation that makes it mandatory for employees and elected representatives to support their dependent parents, with provisions for salary deductions in cases of neglect.

15% salary deduction for neglect

The Bill empowers authorities to enforce financial accountability by allowing deductions of up to 15 per cent of an employee’s salary or Rs 10,000 per month, whichever is lower, if they are found to be neglecting their parents.

The deducted amount will be directly credited to the parents’ bank accounts.

Law extends to MLAs, MPs

Notably, the law extends beyond government and private sector employees to include MLAs, MPs, nominated members and elected representatives of local bodies, broadening its scope of accountability.

Legal backing to moral responsibility

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, speaking during the debate, said that while caring for parents should ideally stem from goodwill, the law ensures protection when such responsibility is ignored.

He observed that parents dedicate their lives to raising children, but many are neglected once children become independent.

Calling it unfortunate that legislation was needed to enforce such values, he said the government aimed to ensure dignity and security for elderly parents.

Beyond the 2007 Central Law

The State legislation builds upon the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, which limits financial support to Rs 10,000. The new Bill seeks to create a more enforceable and targeted mechanism, especially for salaried individuals, to ensure consistent support for dependent parents.

Complaint and adjudication process

Under the provisions, neglected parents can file a complaint before the District Collector, who will act as the designated authority. The petition must include reasons for seeking support and details of income.

The Collector is required to dispose of the case within 60 days, after hearing both the parents and the concerned employee. Based on the findings, an order specifying the amount to be deducted will be issued.

Senior citizen commission for appeals

The Bill also proposes the establishment of a Senior Citizen Commission to hear appeals against the Collector’s orders or delays in case disposal.

The commission will be headed by a retired High Court judge and will include two members with administrative or social sector experience.

It will have quasi-judicial powers, including conducting inquiries, summoning witnesses and imposing penalties.

Law includes protection for step-parents

The legislation covers not only biological parents but also step-parents.

In case of the death of one parent, the surviving parent can seek transfer of the apportioned amount. If both parents pass away, the employee may apply for cancellation of the deduction order.

Social message against neglect

Highlighting the social dimension, the Chief Minister said that neglecting parents is a matter of concern and shame for society. He stressed that individuals who fail to care for their parents should face social accountability, reinforcing that family responsibility must remain a core societal value.