(1) This Act maybe called the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
(2) It extends to the whole of India [***]
(3) It shall come into force on such date as may be notified in this behalf in the Official Gazette,-
(a) in relation to mines and to any other establishment wherein persons are employed for the exhibition of equestrian, acrobatic and other performances, by the Central Government; and
(b) in relation to other establishments in a State, by the State Government.
Maternity/Pregnancy
Women Employees
