Odisha Widow, 91, Waits Decades for Pension: Court Demands Immediate Action

Sunday, 24 March 2024, 21:15

A 91-year-old widow in Odisha has been waiting for her family pension for 46 years, leading to a legal intervention. Orissa High Court instructed the district collector to expedite the pension disbursal within a month to ease her financial struggles. The case sheds light on the bureaucratic delays impacting vulnerable individuals, highlighting the need for improved social welfare mechanisms.

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Odisha Widow Awaits Pension for 46 Years

A 91-year-old widow in Odisha has been waiting for her family pension for 46 years, facing financial hardship during this prolonged delay.

Legal Intervention by Orissa High Court

Orissa High Court has instructed the district collector to expedite the pension disbursal within a month, recognizing the urgent need to address the widow's situation.

Impact of Bureaucratic Delays

The case highlights the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals dealing with bureaucratic inefficiencies.

Improved social welfare mechanisms should be implemented to prevent such undue delays in pension distribution.

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