Section 5A
Continuance of payment of maternity benefit in certain cases.
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
About this Act
An Act to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain periods before and after child-birth and to provide for maternity benefit and certain other benefits.
1[5A. Continuance
of payment of maternity benefit in certain cases.--Every woman entitled to
the payment of maternity benefit under this Act shall, notwithstanding the application of the Employees'
State Insurance Act, 1948 (34 of 1948), to the factory or other establishment in which she is employed,
continue to be so entitled until she becomes qualified to claim maternity benefit under section 50 of that
Act.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 21 of 1972, s. 3 (w.e.f. 1-6-1972).