Recently (June 2012) we heard through word of mouth that ESI maternity benefit leave period extended up to six months. But we have not yet received any circular or Gazette.
Is it correct information? One of our employee has taken maternity leave from June 2012, is she eligible for the same?
Regards,
Umesh
From India, Bangalore
Is it correct information? One of our employee has taken maternity leave from June 2012, is she eligible for the same?
Regards,
Umesh
From India, Bangalore
There is no such notification till date, Yes, it was in news that Govt is going make such provisions. But it will take much time its proposal only. Regards
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Me also have not came across any such amendment, but the latest amendemnt which cam in 2008 is produced below.:
THE MATERNITY BENEFIT (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2008
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NO. 15 OF 2008
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[1st April, 2008.]
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An Act further to amend the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-ninth Year of the Republic of India as follows:-
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Short title and commencement. !
1. Short title and commencement. - (1) This Act may be called the Maternity Benefit
(Amendment) Act, 2008. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central
Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
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Substitution of new section for section 8. !
2. Substitution of new section for section 8. - In the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, for
section 8, the following section shall be substituted, namely:- "8. Payment of medical
bonus. (1) Every woman entitled to maternity benefit under this Act shall also be entitled
to receive from her employer a medical bonus of one thousand rupees, if no pre-natal
confinement and post-natal care is provided for by the employer free of charge. (2) The
Central Government may before every three years, by notification in the Official Gazette,
increase the amount of medical bonus subject to the maximum of twenty thousand
rupees.".
K.D. SINGH, Secy. to the Govt. of India.
From India, Delhi
THE MATERNITY BENEFIT (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2008
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NO. 15 OF 2008
$
[1st April, 2008.]
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An Act further to amend the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-ninth Year of the Republic of India as follows:-
@
1. %
Short title and commencement. !
1. Short title and commencement. - (1) This Act may be called the Maternity Benefit
(Amendment) Act, 2008. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central
Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
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2. %
Substitution of new section for section 8. !
2. Substitution of new section for section 8. - In the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, for
section 8, the following section shall be substituted, namely:- "8. Payment of medical
bonus. (1) Every woman entitled to maternity benefit under this Act shall also be entitled
to receive from her employer a medical bonus of one thousand rupees, if no pre-natal
confinement and post-natal care is provided for by the employer free of charge. (2) The
Central Government may before every three years, by notification in the Official Gazette,
increase the amount of medical bonus subject to the maximum of twenty thousand
rupees.".
K.D. SINGH, Secy. to the Govt. of India.
From India, Delhi
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Introduction Of Self-Declaratio n Form For Insured Woman Relating To Maternity Benefit Under ESI .pdf