All the women employees who have worked not less than 80 days in twelve months immediately preceding the date of delivery are eligible for 12 weeks maternity leave of which 6 weeks before the delivery and 6 weeks after the delivery. The maximum period for which any women shall be entitled to maternity benefit shall be twelve weeks of which not more than 6 weeks shall precede the date of her extended delivery. A women suffering from illness arising out of pregnancy, delivery, premature birth of child (miscarriage, medical termination of pregnancy or tube tour operation shall on production of such proof as may be prescribed be entitled in addition to the period of absence allowed to her, as the case may be to leave with wages at the rate of maternity benefit for a maximum period of one month. The certificate of recognized surgeon of Government Hospital is valid to claim this leave

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