Section 161 · Section- 161

(1) The provisions of this Code shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law or in the terms of any award, agreement or service contract made, whether before or after the commencement of this Code:
Provided that where a person is entitled, under any such award, agreement or service contract or otherwise, to benefits in respect of any matter which are more favourable to him than those to which he would be entitled under this Code, he shall continue to be entitled to those more favourable benefits in respect of that matter notwithstanding that he is entitled to benefits in respect of other matters under the Code.
(2) Nothing in this Code shall be construed as preventing a person from entering into an agreement with an employer for the grant of rights or privileges in respect of any matter which are more favourable to him than those to which he would be entitled under this Code.