Definitions

2. Definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “highest class” in relation to journeys by train includes air conditioned accommodation available in the train; (b) “Minister”, “Minister of State” and “Deputy Minister” mean respectively, “Minister”, “Minister of State” and “Deputy Minister”; and “Minister” includes the Chief Minister. (c) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (d) “residence” includes the staff quarters and other buildings appurtenant thereto and the gardens thereof. Provided that if no such motor car is available for use and if a motor car is hired by him for journeys in connection with his official business he shall be entitled to recover the actual hire charges paid by him. In the Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances Act, 1956 (Karnataka Act 5 of 1957), (hereinafter referred to as the Principal Act), in section 3,- (i) for the words "seventy five thousand rupees" the words, “one lakh fifty thousand rupees”, shall be substituted; (ii) for the words "sixty thousand rupees" the words, “one lakh twenty five thousand rupees”, shall be substituted; and (iii) for the words "four lakhs fifty thousand rupees" the words, “five lakhs rupees”, shall be substituted.