Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

1. (a) “Alvara” means an Alvara granted under the Decree No. 3602 dated 24-11-1917;
2. (b) “Alvara holder” means a person who has been granted an Alvara;
3. (c) “appointed day” means the 1st day of March, 1971;
4. (d) “Code” means the Goa Land Revenue Code, 1968 (Act 9 of 1969);
5. (e) words and expressions used and not defined but defined under the Code, shall have the meaning respectively assigned to them under the Decree No. 3602 dated 2411-1917 and the Code.