P&H: Sets Aside ADCs Appellate Order Under Senior Citizens Act; Says District Magistrate Cannot Sub‑Delegate Quasi‑Judicial Powers

punjab-haryana
⚖️ Order Date: 04 May 2026
Headnotes
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, Ss.15(1), 15(2), 16 — Appellate Tribunal — District Magistrate as Presiding Officer cannot sub-delegate quasi-judicial appellate powers to the Additional Deputy Commissioner or any other officer - Appellate order passed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-Appellate Tribunal is void being coram non judice and is set aside - Matter remitted back to District Magistrate. (Paras 6, 7 and 8) Words and Phrases — “coram non judice” —

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P&H: Sets Aside ADC’s Appellate Order Under Senior Citizens Act; Says District Magistrate Cannot Sub‑Delegate Quasi‑Judicial Powers The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside an appellate order passed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) acting as Appellate Tribunal under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, holding that the District Magistrate (DM), designated as Presiding Officer of the Appellate Tribunal, cannot sub‑delegate his quasi‑judicial powers. High Court while dealing

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