Lack of finances no excuse for non-implementation of pension schemes, Supreme Court

Apex court issues directives to Union government and states to monitor implementation of MWP ACT The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that there cannot be any excuse of lack of finances either by the Government of India or by the State Governments in strictly implementing the provisions of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, reports legal news portal Livelaw.in.  Responding to a writ petition filed by Dr Ashwani Kumar seeking enforcement of the Act under Article 21 of the constitution a SC bench comprising Justice Mad…