Definition

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, (a) "building" includes any structure or any part of a building as sodefined but does not include plant or machinery comprised in abuilding; (b) "clearance area" means the area notified under section 10 of theAct; (c) "competent' authority" means such officer or authority as, the StateGovernmentmay, by notification in the' Official Gazette, appoint as the competent authority for the-purposes of this Act; (d) "erection" in relation to a building includes- extension, alterationor re-erection; (e) "occupier" includes an owner in occupation of or otherwise usinghis own land or building; (f) "owner" includes any person who is receiving or is entitled to receive the rent of any building or land whether on hi... account or- on behalf of himself and others or agent or trustee or, who would so receive the rent or be entitled to,received it if the building or land were let to tenant; (g) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (h) "slum area" means any area declared as such under section 3 of thisAct; (i) "slum clearance" means the clearance of any slum area by thedemolition and removal of buildings therefrom; (j) "State Government" means the Government of the State of Himachal Pradesh; (k) "work of improvement" includes in relation to any buildings in a slum area the execution of anyone or more of the following works, namely:- (i) necessary repairs; (ii) structural alterations; (iii) provision of light points and water taps; (iv) construction of drains, open or covered; (v) provision of latrines; (vi) provision of additional or improved fixtures or fittings; (vii) opening up or paving of courtyards; (viii) removal of rubbish; and (ix) any other work including the demolition of any building or any part thereof which in the opinion of the c9mpetent authority is necessary for executing any- of the works specified above.