Discontinue Ladki Bahin if government doesn’t have funds for pension: Bombay HC
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Why in news
The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government's financial mismanagement, suggesting the Ladki Bahin Yojana be discontinued if funds are unavailable to pay pensions to retired employees.
Background
The Bombay High Court questioned the Maharashtra government's priorities regarding the non-payment of pension dues by the Additional Commissioner. The court suggested selling government assets like tables, chairs, and cars to fund these pensions.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyBombay High Court: High Court of Maharashtra
- FactLadki Bahin Yojana: Flagship scheme of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of balancing social welfare schemes with fiscal responsibility and the obligation to meet statutory liabilities like pensions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal priority conflict: Balancing populist welfare schemes against mandatory statutory obligations to retired employees
- Asset monetization: Potential for selling non-core government assets to bridge immediate liquidity gaps in pension funds
Keywords: fiscal mismanagement · statutory liability · social welfare · public finance · judicial oversight
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