RIGHT TO SERVICE: SPECIAL CONSIDERATION TO SENIOR CITIZENS

Right to service is an essential service available to all citizens irrespective of their age, caste, race and class etc. But in the case of senior citizens, by considering their weakness, a special consideration and protection can be given. Even the Constitution of India addressing this privileged group to a certain extent. More consideration is given by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, National Council for Older Persons, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Finance and Union Budgets, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare etc. So this paper trying to address the real problems of senior citizens in the light of Kerala Right to Service Act and looking for sufficient consideration in this regard