State's Fundamental Duty To Ensure Citizens' Benefits Aren't Delayed: Kerala HC Orders Govt To Disburse Payment Under National Family Benefit Scheme

The Kerala High Court has directed the State government to disburse the eligible amount under National Family Benefit Scheme to a woman nearing 60 years age, stating that it is the State's fundamental duty to ensure that citizens are granted their benefits without any delay. “I am persuaded to issue this direction because, it is conceded unequivocally that the sanction for the said payment...