Interpretation.

In this Act. unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context. (a) the word "Mamlatdar" shall include any Revenue-officer exercising for the time being the powers of a Mamlatdar, or of a Mahalkari and any other person who may be specially authorised by the State Government to exercise the powers of a Mamlatdar under this Act; and (b) the words "plaintiff" and "defendant" shall include (i) a pleader duly appointed to act on behalf of such plaintiff or defendant, and (ii) the recognised agent of a plaintiff or defendant as defined in section 37 of the Code of Civil Procedure.