Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) "beef" means flesh of cow in any form but does not include flesh of cow contained in sealed containers and imported into the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu; (b) "cow" means and includes cow, heifer or calf; (c) "Government" means the Government of Goa, Daman and Diu; (d) "slaughter" means killing by any method whatsoever; (e) "notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette and the word "notified" shall be construed accordingly; (f) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.