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If a woman— (a) after she has been permitted by her employer under sub-section (2) of section 8 to absent herself from work in a factory or plantation, does any work, other than that provided for under section 7, before the day of her deli- very, or (b) works in a factory or plantation or elsewhere during the four weeks immediately follow- ing the day of her delivery, she shall be liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding ten rupees.