Widows' and Orphans' Pensions Act, 1935

Classes of widows to whom widows' (non-cont ributory) pensions may be granted.

21.—A widow of a man shall not be granted a widow's (non-contributory) pension unless—

(a) she has attained the age of sixty years and has not attained the age of seventy years, or

(b) she is under the age of seventy years and there is at least one child of such man who is for the time being alive and under the appointed age.