Maternity Benefit Act,1961
27. Effect of laws and agreements inconsistent with this
Act
(1) The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding
anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law or in the terms of
any award, agreement or contract of service, whether made before or after the
coming into force of this Act:
PROVIDED that where under any such award, agreement,
contract of service or otherwise, a woman is entitled to benefits in respect of
any matter which are more favorable to her than those to which she would be
entitled under this Act, the woman shall continue to be entitled to the more
favorable benefits in respect of that matter, notwithstanding that she is
entitled to receive benefits in respect of other matters under this Act.
(2) Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to preclude
a woman from entering into an agreement with her employer for granting her
rights or privileges in respect of any matter which are more favorable to her
than those to which she would be entitled under this Act.