Can I get a pension for my elderly mother in Kolkata under the state old age pension scheme?

Your elderly mother may be eligible for a monthly pension in Kolkata under the state old age pension scheme notified under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997, subject to her age and the income ceiling prescribed by the state. You must apply to the District Social Welfare Officer or the local body with her Aadhaar, age proof, income certificate, and bank account details, and the pension is credited directly to her account after verification. The Calcutta High Court has held that the state cannot deny pension on hyper-technical grounds and must dispose of applications within a reasonable time. If the application is wrongly rejected, you can file a writ in the Calcutta High Court for a direction to grant the pension under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997. Keep the acknowledgment and the income certificate, as the pension is often delayed due to mismatch between the Aadhaar address and the place of residence.