Section 21 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, provides that if any employer fails to pay any amount of maternity benefit to a woman entitled under this Act or discharges or dismisses such woman during or on account of h

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Section 21 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, provides that if any employer fails to pay any amount of maternity benefit to a woman entitled under this Act or discharges or dismisses such woman during or on account of her absence from work in accordance with the provisions of the Act, he shall be punishable with fine and/or imprisonment which shall not be less than :
(A) 3 months but may extend to 6 months
(B) 3 months but may extend to one year
(C) 6 months but may extend to 9 months
(D) 6 months but may extend to one year

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B).

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