Maternity Benefits Act 1961 is applicable or not for contract employee

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yes, you are entitled to it. to get a better view of it kindly check your contract and also file an RTI if you fall under the act.

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 favourable to her than those to which she
would be entitled under this Act, the woman shall continue to be
entitled to the more favourable benefits in respect of that matter,
notwithstanding that she is entitled to receive benefits in respect of
other matters under this Act.

Advocate Siddhant Sharma LawRato