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The KERALA MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1957

kerala · 1957

  • S. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  • S. 2Definitions
  • S. 3Prohibition of employment of women in certain period
  • S. 4Right to maternity benefit of women in factories, plantations and other establishments
  • S. 5Notice of claim of maternity benefit and payment thereof
  • S. 6Leave for miscarriage
  • S. 7Leave for illness arising out of pregnancy or confinement
  • S. 8Payment of medical bonus
  • S. 9Payment of maternity benefit in case of claimant's death
  • S. 10Dismissal during pregnancy or absence
  • S. 11Power of Inspector to direct payments to be made
  • S. 12Forfeiture of maternity benefit
  • S. 13Nursing Breaks
  • S. 14Appointment of Inspectors
  • S. 15Powers and duties of Inspectors
  • S. 16Inspectors to be Public Servants
  • S. 17Penalty for contravention of Act by Employer
  • S. 18Jurisdiction of Courts
  • S. 19Period of limitation for prosecution under Act
  • S. 20Rules
  • S. 21A copy of Act and Rules to be exhibited in Factories, Plantations and other establishments employing women
  • S. 22Repeal
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