Section 46 of ESI Act : Section 46: Benefits

Explanation using Example

Imagine a factory worker named Ravi, who is covered under the Employees State Insurance (ESI) Act. He falls ill and is unable to work for two weeks. Ravi visits a doctor approved by the ESI Corporation and gets a medical certificate. He applies for sickness benefit and receives periodical payments during his recovery period, allowing him to support himself financially while he is not earning a salary.

In another scenario, Priya, an insured woman working in a corporate office, is expecting a child. She takes maternity leave and applies for maternity benefit under the ESI Act. She receives periodical payments to help cover her expenses during her time away from work for...

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