Definitions

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- (a) "house" includes the staff quarters and other buildings appurtenant thereto and the gardens thereof; (b) "licence fee" means the sum of money payable monthly in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of this Act in respect of a furnished house allotted to a Minister; (c) "maintenance" in relation to a house shall include the payment of local rates and taxes, and charges for electricity and water ; (d) "Minister" means a Member of the Council of Ministers, by whatever name called; and (e) "salary" means the monthly salary paid to a Minister under section 3 of this Act.