As per the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, the maximum period for which a female employee shall be entitled to leave with wages as maternity benefit for giving birth to the third child is :
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EPFO EO AO 2023
Eight weeks
Incorrect AnswerTwelve weeks
Correct AnswerSixteen weeks
Incorrect AnswerTwenty-six weeks
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961:
- For the first two children, the maximum period of maternity leave is 26 weeks.
- However, for the birth of the third child, the entitlement is reduced.
- The maximum period for maternity leave concerning the third child is 12 weeks.
Option 2 (Twelve weeks) is the correct choice.
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