Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) "Collector" means the Deputy Commissioner of a district and includes any officer appointed by the State Government to discharge all or any of the functions of a Collector under this Act ;

(b) "minerals" mean minerals and minor minerals as defined in clauses (a) and (e) respectively of section 3 of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 ;

(c) "land" means land whether assessed to land revenue or not and includes river beds and the sites of buildings and other structures ;

(d) "person" shall include a local authority and a company or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not ; and

(e) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.