Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires :— (a) "local government" means a Panchayat (at village, intermediate or district level), a Municipality (including a Nagar Panchayat, a Municipal Council, a Municipal Corporation), an Improvement trust, a district board, a mining settlement authority or other local authorities for the purpose of local self-government or village administration : (b) "member" means a person who holds an office in a local government, which is filled by election or nomination by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi;