Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

1. (a) “carrier” means any mode or conveyance of facility by which material is transported from one place to another by mechanical device;
2. (b) “Government” means the Government of Goa;
3. (c) “inspecting authority” means an officer appointed by the Government under section 6 of this Act;
4. (d) “material” means the material specified in Schedule I;
5. (e) “owner” means any person who is the immediate proprietor of items enlisted in Schedule I;
6. (f) “Plastic” means compounds of hydrocarbons that are non-biodegradable and includes Polypropelene, Polyvinychloride, Polyethylene, Nylon and other plastic goods, such as, P.V.C., Polystyrene which are not capable of being destroyed by action of living beings;
7. (g) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
8. (h) “Schedule I” means Schedule I appended to this Act;
   • (i) “Welfare Administrator” means an officer appointed by the Government under section 6 of this Act.