Quick Summary: An 84-year-old father, Surakonti Raji Reddy, has taken his son, V Raghupati Reddy, and daughter-in-law, V Malathi, to court, seeking financial support. The court has now told the local authorities to handle his request within 30 days.
Surakonti Raji Reddy, an 84-year-old farmer, is in a disagreement with his son, V Raghupati Reddy, and daughter-in-law, V Malathi. He says they have taken over his house and are not looking after him. Feeling neglected, he turned to a law that helps parents and older people get financial support from their family.
Raji Reddy asked for financial support, but the local government official in charge hadn't done anything about it. Frustrated, Raji Reddy went to court for help. Judge K. Lakshman listened to his case and noticed the delay in dealing with the request.
"The official is not handling the request and making decisions as required," the court noted.
The government's lawyer promised the court that the official would take care of the request according to the rules. The court then instructed the official to inform Raji Reddy's son and daughter-in-law, giving them a chance to respond. The official must sort out the issue within 30 days.
The court's decision is a step toward resolving Raji Reddy's request for financial support. Now, it's up to the local authorities to make sure the elderly man's concerns are addressed quickly. Judge K. Lakshman emphasized that the process should be fair, allowing both sides to share their views.
This case shows how important it is to act quickly in situations involving the well-being of older people.
