A woman suffering illness arising out of pregnancy, delivery, premature birth of child or miscarriage shall, on production of such proof as may be prescribed, be entitled in addition to the period of absence allowed to her under section 6, or, as the case may be, under section 9, to leave with wages at the rate of maternity benefit for a maximum period of one month.
Section 10: Leave for illness arising out of pregnancy, delivery, premature birth of child, or miscarriage
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961State Act of Maharashtra · Act 53 of 1961
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Section | 10 |
| Marginal note | Leave for illness arising out of pregnancy, delivery, premature birth of child, or miscarriage |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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