Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

1. (a) “Annexure” means the Annexure appended to this Act;
2. (b) “competent authority” means an officer appointed under section 5;
3. (c) “deprived Scheduled Castes” means such Scheduled Castes as specified in Annexure;
4. (d) “Government educational institution” means any higher education institution established and maintained by the Government or receiving aid out of the State funds, imparting education leading to the award of a degree including a post-graduate degree and shall include Government aided technical and professional institutions;
5. (e) “Government” means the Government of the State of Haryana in the administrative department;
6. (f) “prescribed” means prescribed by the rules;
7. (g) “Scheduled Castes” means Scheduled Castes notified under article 341 of the Constitution of India.