Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

1. (a) “mischief” shall have the same meaning as in section 425 of the State Ranbir Penal Code, Samvat 1989 ;
2. (b) “public property” means any property, whether immovable or moveable (including any machinery) which is owned by, or is in the possession of, or under the control of—
   • (i) the Central Government ; or
   • (ii) any State Government ; or
   • (iii) any local authority ; or
   • (iv) any corporation established by, or under a Central or a State Act ; or
   • (v) any company as defined in section 617 of the Company Act, 1956 ; or
   • (vi) any institution, concern or undertaking which the Government may by notification in the Government Gazette, specify in this behalf : Provided that the Government shall not specify any institution, concern or undertaking under this sub-clause unless such institution, concern or undertaking is financed wholly or substantially by funds provided directly or indirectly by the State Government or by the Central Government and/or partly by one or more State Governments.