Employees' monthly gross salary is Rs. 9000. His monthly contribution towards ESIC is Rs. 157.5 + Rs. 427.5 = Rs. 585, and the yearly contribution is Rs. 585 * 12 = Rs. 7020.
After one year of service, the employee is now eligible for maternity benefits. As per the ESI act, she receives 3 months' salary as maternity benefit, which amounts to Rs. 9000 * 3 = Rs. 27000.
In this case, what would be the claim settlement amount? Will she receive Rs. 7020 (ESI contribution) or Rs. 27000 (maternity benefit)?
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