Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

1. (a) “Council” means the Andhra Pradesh Para Veterinary and Allied Council constituted under section 3;
2. (b) “Diploma Holder” means a person who has acquired a diploma in Animal Husbandry/dairy/fisheries from a recognized institution or having an equivalent qualification;
3. (c) “Equivalent qualification" means a qualification recognized as equivalent by any law for the time being in force in the State or any qualification declared as such and notified by the Government as equivalent qualification;
4. (d) “Executive Committee” means the Executive Committee of the Council constituted under section 12;
5. (e) “Government” means the State Government of Andhra Pradesh;
6. (f) “Notification” means a notification published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and the word “Notified” shall be construed accordingly;
7. (g) “Para Veterinary and Allied Course” means courses for the award of any diploma or certificate as notified by Government from time to time;
8. (h) “Para Veterinary and Allied Technician” means persons as may be specified and notified by the Government as Para Veterinary and Allied Technician from time to time;
   • (i) “Prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
9. (j) “President” means the President of the Council;
10. (k) “Recognized institution” means an institution recognized under section 25; and imparting training to any one or more than one para veterinary and allied courses as notified by the Government from time to time under this Act;
11. (l) “Recognized qualifications” means in relation to Para Veterinary and allied courses the diplomas awarded by any University in the State or an equivalent qualification;
12. (m) “Register” means register maintained under section 15;
13. (n) “Regulations” means regulations made by the Council with the approval of Government under this Act;
14. (o) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Council appointed under section 14;
15. (p) “State” means the State of Andhra Pradesh;
16. (q) “Veterinary Hospital” means any premises having facilities for treatment of the sick animals and used for their reception or stay;
17. (r) "Veterinary laboratory” means, an establishment where,-Microbiological, Pathological or Biochemical investigations, examinations, analysis; or the preparation of cultures, vaccines, sera or other biological products are usually carried on in connection with the diagnosis of any disease.