What Pension? You're Fit to Work, 95-year-old Told

MADURAI: In an apparent display of apathy, the tahsildar of social security schemes here rejected the old age pension application of a nonagenarian, asking him to work for his bread.

Murugan’s (95), a resident of Sellur in the city, ordeal for old age pension began on May 19, this year, when he first applied for the scheme during a grievance day meeting at the collectorate. After several representations and running from pillar to post, his plea was finally registered on June 28.

Subsequently, the revenue inspector and the village administration officer visited his place and after proper verification declared him destitute. The old man also

A Sad Question..

furnished a copy of his ration card to substantiate his claims. However, the nonagenarian’s world came crashing down on September 4, when the social security schemes tahsildar, Madurai East, sent a letter rejecting his plea. The official said that Murugan was fit enough to work even at the age of 95 and hence was not eligible for pension.

(the new indian express)