The Sri Lankan government is exploring new legal and regulatory measures to protect parents who transfer their property to their children but later face neglect or abandonment. Deputy Minister of Social Empowerment, Wasantha Piyathissa Sooriyan, said authorities have already begun preliminary discussions on introducing stronger safeguards for elderly parents.
He explained that the government aims to address the growing concern of children benefiting from their parents’ assets while failing to provide proper care and support in return. The proposed measures seek to ensure that parents receive protection and dignity after transferring ownership of their property.
Government Plans Stronger Legal Action.
According to the Deputy Minister, the government is considering laws that would allow authorities to recover properties from children who neglect or abandon their parents after receiving ownership of family assets. Officials are also examining the possibility of transferring such properties to state ownership in severe cases of neglect.
He emphasized that abandoning parents after acquiring their property represents a serious moral and social issue. Such actions violate the fundamental rights and well-being of elderly parents and place them in vulnerable situations.
Support Measures for Elderly Citizens.
The government is also reviewing plans to provide direct care and assistance for elderly citizens who have been abandoned by their families. Authorities intend to strengthen welfare mechanisms to ensure that vulnerable parents receive adequate protection and support.
In addition, officials are developing special channels through which neglected or mistreated parents can quickly report their grievances to the relevant authorities. The Deputy Minister stated that these initiatives will help safeguard the rights, welfare, and property interests of elderly citizens while promoting greater family responsibility across the country.
