Definitions.

In this act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (i) "Agricultural cattle" means an animal specified in the Schedule; (ii) "Competent Authority" means a person appointed by the State Government by notification to perform in any local area specified therein the functions of a competent authority under this Act; (iii) "slaughter" means killing by any method whatsoever and includes maiming or inflicting of physical injury which in the ordinary course will cause death; (iv) "Veterinary Officer" means a person appointed as such or invested with the powers of a Veterinary Officer under section 3.