SUPER SENIOR CITIZENS

SUPER SENIOR CITIZENS
-SANJOG MAHESHWARI
Super-senior citizens (males 75 and above and females 70 and above) expect a bit more compassion and consideration from the State and the society - a few extra benefits, amenities and facilities, over and above other senior citizens, so that some sunshine could be added in the twilight years of their life. Reasonably enough, among other things, they richly deserve: (1) Priority in the matter of healthcare and medical facilities- recently even the P.M., after undergoing heart’s surgical intervention, himself expressed some pious sentiments in this regard that merit serious consideration and urgent action on the part of concerned authorities and policy- planners (2) across the board 50% concession in the travel charges all classes by Air, train, buses or any other mode of transport with priority in reservation of seat/birth therein (3) total exemption from payment of Income Tax ( A token 1% across the board minimum T.D.S irrespective of the income earned by them may be charged as their modest contribution or pay back to the Society. Depending on their circumstances and other factors they may volunteer for higher percentage of T.D.S on income) (4) Priority in grant of accommodation in Old Age Homes, Guest Houses, Rest Houses, Clubs, Hostels etc. so that they may have homes away from home for as long a period as they like, everywhere throughout the country, on concessional rates. If the Government takes quick and urgent initiative with the spirit of goodwill and welfare as its driving force, I am sure the private players owning hostels, dharamshalas, guest-houses, buses etc. may also join in the humanitarian experience.
-SANJOG MAHESHWARI
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