Title: Pensioners Voice Concerns Over Child Benefit Payments, Seek Administrative Recourse
In a recent development, a group of Social Security Organization pensioners have reported issues with the disbursement of their child benefits, contrary to earlier announcements. They state that not only was the benefit for the month of Shahrivar not deposited, but upon receiving their Mehr month pension, they also discovered the child benefit for that month had been discontinued.
Cessation of Benefits for Daughters: Social Security’s Stance
One retiree, after following up with the Social Security Organization, relayed the official response: “I went to the Social Security Organization to inquire about the cut in child benefits, and they explicitly stated that the benefit for survivors who are daughters has been stopped, and no amount was paid as a child benefit for Mehr.”
The Administrative Justice Court: A Costly Avenue for Appeal
The pensioner further elaborated on the procedure for lodging a complaint, noting a significant financial barrier. “The Social Security Organization announced that no payment would be made for Mehr, and if we object, we must take action through the Administrative Justice Court. I went to the court, and they said filing a complaint would cost about 700,000 Tomans.”
A Financial Strain for Minimum-Wage Earners
Highlighting the financial hardship faced by many retirees on minimal pensions, the individual expressed the difficulty of affording such a fee. “We, the minimum-wage earners, have no money left in our pockets by the fifth of the month to spend on filing complaints and transportation. Paying 700,000 Tomans is truly difficult for us.” This situation underscores the challenges some citizens face in navigating administrative processes.