Section63
The Code on Social Security, 2020

Payment of maternity benefit in case of death of a woman

In force Act 36 of 2020 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 36 of 2020 Ministry Labour and Employment Enacted 28 Sep 2020

Section 63 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 deals with payment of maternity benefit in case of death of a woman. If a woman entitled to maternity benefit or any other amount under this Chapter, dies before receiving such maternity benefit or amount, or where the employer is liable for maternity benefit under the second proviso to sub-section (3) of section 60, the employer shall pay such benefit or amount to t The Act was enacted on 28 Sep 2020.

If a woman entitled to maternity benefit or any other amount under this Chapter, dies before receiving such maternity benefit or amount, or where the employer is liable for maternity benefit under the second proviso to sub-section (3) of section 60, the employer shall pay such benefit or amount to the person nominated by the woman in the notice given under section 62 and in case there is no such nominee, to her legal representative.

Section 63, The Code on Social Security, 2020 (Act 36 of 2020).

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Questions about Section 63

What does Section 63 of the Code on Social Security deal with?

Section 63 of the Code on Social Security is headed "Payment of maternity benefit in case of death of a woman". If a woman entitled to maternity benefit or any other amount under this Chapter, dies before receiving such maternity benefit or amount, or where the employer is liable for maternity benefit under the second proviso to sub-section (3) of section 60, the employer shall pay such benefit or amount to t

How do I find court cases under Section 63 of the Code on Social Security?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Code on Social Security 63, section 63 Code on Social Security, section 63 of the Code on Social Security. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 63 of the Code on Social Security, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 60 (Right to payment of maternity benefit), section 62 (Notice of claim for maternity benefit and payment thereof), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was Section 63 of the Code on Social Security enacted?

Section 63 of the Code on Social Security, cited as Code on Social Security 63, was enacted on 28 Sep 2020 as Act 36 of 2020. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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