Yes, in certain circumstances, senior citizens in India can evict their children or legal heirs from their property. Under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, if children or relatives harass, neglect, abuse, or fail to maintain their elderly parents, the parents can seek relief from the appropriate tribunal. Many states have also framed rules allowing senior citizens to request the eviction of children or relatives who are occupying their self-acquired property without permission or who are causing harassment.
If the property is self-acquired, senior citizens generally have the right to decide who may reside there and can seek eviction through the legal process if necessary. However, if the property is ancestral or if the children have an independent legal ownership interest, the matter may involve additional legal considerations, and the rights of all parties will be examined by the court or competent authority.
Senior citizens facing such situations should keep relevant ownership documents and evidence of harassment or neglect and seek legal advice to understand the most appropriate course of action.
