Union and State Government should consider increasing welfare measures for living freedom fighters: Kerala High Court
As many as 60 freedom fighters were currently living in Kerala, of whom 27 were receiving pension from the Centre and 33 were receiving the State’s freedom fighters’ pension
The Kerala High Court has ordered the Union and State governments to consider implementing special welfare measures for living freedom fighters, according to a public interest litigation filed by Sabu Stephen of Thiruvananthapuram. The court, led by Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar, is examining the claim that seeks to recognize and provide increased pension to these individuals in appreciation of their sacrifices during India's independence struggle.
The court acknowledged that the State has the authority to consider enhancing or providing additional welfare benefits afforded to the freedom fighters. It directed the State to establish a comprehensive online portal that would include the details of each living freedom fighter who may be eligible for these welfare schemes.
Stephen underscored that currently, only 60 freedom fighters remain alive in Kerala, of which 27 receive pension from the Centre and 33 benefit from the State's freedom fighters' pension. However, the court dismissed the request for the national flag to be hoisted in front of their residences and for providing them with medical assistance, asserting that there was insufficient evidence in the record to support these claims.
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