Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Every woman entitled to the payment of maternity benefit under this Act shall, notwithstanding the application of the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 1 Subs. by Act 61 of 1988, Section 4, for “one hundred and sixty days” (w.e.f. 10-1-1989) 2 Subs. by Act 61 of 1988, Section 4, for “one hundred and sixty days” (w.e.f. 10-1-1989) 3 Subs. by Act 61of 1988, Section 4 (w.e.f. 10-1-1989). 4 THE MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961 (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.]