Navigating Post-Maternity Leave: Can I Get Extra Paid Leave for Surgery Recovery?

Aditi12066
Hello, I had a cesarean delivery in July 2018 and developed a stitch infection leading to abscess formation and a sinus in the wound. I am undergoing another surgery for the same in November 2018. Can I avail another one month of paid leave under Section 10 of the Maternity Benefit Act post my maternity leave?
nathrao
Section 10 in The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

10. Leave for illness arising out of pregnancy, delivery, premature birth of child, [miscarriage, medical termination of pregnancy or tubectomy operation]. A woman suffering from illness arising out of pregnancy, delivery, premature birth of child [miscarriage, medical termination of pregnancy or tubectomy operation] shall, on production of such proof as may be prescribed, be entitled, in addition to the period of absence allowed to her under section 6, or, as the case may be, under section 9, to leave with wages at the rate of maternity benefit for a maximum period of one month.

Please produce medical proof of illness that the cause is related to pregnancy/delivery, etc.

What are the dates of your maternity leave? With what you have written, you should be entitled to one month of paid leave in addition to maternity leave.
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