Contents of the Social Security Code

The Code on Social Security, 2020

Section 70. Forfeiture of maternity benefit

In force since 21 Nov 2025Chapter VI — Maternity Benefit

Official text

A woman who works for remuneration during the period she has been permitted by an employer to absent herself for availing the maternity benefits provided under this Chapter shall not be entitled to receive maternity benefit for such period.

Source: The Code on Social Security, 2020, Act No. 36 of 2020 — Gazette of India, p. 49 of the PDF. Open our copy at p. 49 · 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”