Contents of the Social Security Code

The Code on Social Security, 2020

Section 61. Continuance of payment of maternity benefit in certain cases

In force since 21 Nov 2025Chapter VI — Maternity Benefit

Official text

Every woman entitled to the payment of maternity benefit under this Chapter, shall, notwithstanding the application of Chapter IV 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 32.

Source: The Code on Social Security, 2020, Act No. 36 of 2020 — Gazette of India, p. 47 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 47 · official download · all sources

Explained simply in: Maternity benefit guide

Commencement In force since 21 Nov 2025

Notification wording (1)
  • S.O. 5319(E), in force from 21 Nov 2025: “sections 17 to 141”