Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “Government” means the Government of Kerala; (b) “minerals” means minerals and minor-minerals as defined in clause (ad) and clause (e) respectively, of section 3 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (Central Act 67 of 1957); (c) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act; (d) “State” means the State of Kerala.