Definition.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) ‘Assistant Secretary’ means the Assistant Secretary to the Commission, or in his absence such other person discharging the duties of the Assistant Secretary for the time being; (aa) “Commission” means the Karnataka Public Service Commission; (b) “Government” means the State Government; (c) “Member” means a Member of the Commission and includes the Chairman thereof; (d) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (e) “Secretary” means the Secretary to the Commission; or in his absence, such other person discharging the duties of the Secretary for the time being.