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The words “having income below the level laid down for persons living below the poverty line and” deleted vide Act No. 21 of 2007. THE HIMACHAL PRADESH MAINTENANCE OF PARENTS AND 5 DEPENDANTS ACT, 2001 Explanation.- For the purposes of this section, a parent is unable to maintain himself, if his total or expected income and other financial resources are inadequate to provide him with basic amenities and basic physical needs including (but not limited to) shelter, food and clothing.