Section 3 of MBA : Section 3: Definitions

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where Priya, an acrobat, is employed by a circus company that tours across India. She recently discovered that she is pregnant and wishes to take maternity leave. The circus company is registered under the Central Government as it involves exhibition performances. Therefore, under the Maternity Benefit Act of 1961, specifically Section 3(a), the "appropriate Government" in this case would be the Central Government.

Priya approaches her employer to apply for maternity benefits. Since the circus company is not under the control of a specific government department, the "employer" as per Section 3(d)(iii) would be the person o...

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