Definitions.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, ––

1. (a) “building purposes” means construction of a building or buildings for residential, commercial or industrial purposes and includes additions to and alterations and improvements of existing buildings, courtyards and compounds ;
2. (b) “land” means land which belongs to 1[Government of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] and includes buildings standing on such land ;
3. (c) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act ;
4. (d) “single family” includes a person or wife or her husband and children living with and dependent on the parent ; but does not include sons living separately with their wives and children.