Odisha to Transfer Alimony Directly from Defaulting Officials' Salaries

The Odisha government will deduct maintenance payments from the salaries of government employees who fail to support their families, transferring the amount directly to the ex-wives.

30 Aug, 10:11 — 30 Aug, 13:48

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Enforcing family maintenance orders in India has historically been difficult due to weak collection mechanisms and bureaucratic delays. By leveraging existing payroll systems for public sector workers, the state aims to streamline compliance, reduce litigation backlogs, and protect vulnerable dependents from financial hardship.

Key entitiesOdisha Chief Minister Odisha State Government Government Employees Dependents

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Odisha government will deduct maintenance directly from the salaries of defaulting government employees
Deducted funds will be transferred electronically to the bank accounts of the employees' wives or children
Repeated complaints about unpaid support prompted the chief minister's directive

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Odisha will deduct maintenance directly from the salaries of defaulting government employees

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Deducted amounts will be transferred electronically to the bank accounts of wives or children

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The directive was issued following repeated complaints regarding unpaid family support

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

Odisha govt to transfer alimony from salaries of defaulting staffers to ex-wives

Odisha government will now deduct alimony directly from employee salaries. This order ensures timely financial support for estranged wives and children. Repeated complaints prompted the chief minister to take this stern stance. Court orders will now be enforced through automated salary deductions. This initiative aims to uphold judicial authority and ease family distress.

By DEBABRATA MOHAPATRA

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d ago