Maternity Protection of Employees Act, 1981

Postponement of return to work.

23.—Where, because of an interruption or cessation of work at her place of employment, existing on the date specified in a notification under section 22 given by her, it is unreasonable to expect an employee to return to work on the date specified in the notification, she may return to work instead when work resumes at the place of employment after the interruption or cessation, or as soon as reasonably practicable after such resumption.