Definitions

2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,

1. (a) "Board" means the Gujarat Slum Clearance Board established under section 21;
2. (b) "building" includes a house, out-house, stable, latrine, shed, hut and other enclosure or structure whether of masonry, bricks, wood, mud, metal or any other material whatsoever, whether used as a dwelling or otherwise; and also includes verandas, fixed platforms, plinths, doorsteps, electric meters, walls including compound walls and the fencing and the like but does not include plant or machinery comprised in a building;
3. (c) "Court" means,
   • (i) in the City of Ahmedabad, the Ahmedabad City Civil Court; and
   • (ii) elsewhere, the Court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) having jurisdiction and if there is no such Court, the District Court having jurisdiction;
4. (d) "erection" in relation to a building includes extension, alteration or re-erection;